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After Arkema Fires, Investigators Call For Better Storm Protections At Chemical Plants

U.S. Chemical Safety Board
Burned-out trailers sit at the Arkema chemical plant in Crosby, Texas, after Harvey flooded the plant and caused organic peroxides stored in the trailers to catch fire

“More robust industry guidance is needed to help hazardous chemical facilities better prepare for extreme weather events,” a federal investigation found.