Washington — The Chemical Safety Board is urging chemical amenities to put together for a season of “potentially more frequent and more powerful hurricanes and other extreme weather events.”
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration just lately issued a forecast calling for an 85% likelihood of “above normal” exercise within the Atlantic Ocean throughout this hurricane season, which lasts via Nov. 30.
Hurricane Beryl, which made landfall on July 8 in Texas, marked the earliest Category 5 hurricane on document within the Atlantic, a CSB press launch states. The company is calling on amenities to “act expeditiously” in preparation for extra excessive climate occasions.
“Hurricanes can greatly damage chemical and refining facilities and cause hazardous chemical releases that severely impact workers and surrounding communities,” CSB Chair Steve Owens stated within the launch. “Hurricane Beryl ought to function an early warning to chemical firms to act now to guarantee their amenities can face up to the impression of a hurricane or different excessive climate occasions together with wind, flooding or storm surge.
“This includes having reliable backup generators in case there is a loss of power to a facility.”
