11:30am- Reports of a chemical spill/leak near Chemical Row. Some plants releasing non-essential employees but as of post a shelter in place has not been called for West Orange. Little info at this time as they’re still trying to find location of leak. Acadian ambulances were standing by in case anyone had issues from the smell.
From DOW: Dow’s Sabine River Operations in Orange, Texas, is actively working with local response agencies in investigating the source of an external odor. According to Dow’s inspection, the odor is not from Dow. Non-essential employees have been evacuated as a precaution while the site remains under shelter in place.
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