Office of Emergency Management

3001 N. 23rd St. La Porte, Texas 77571

281-470-0010

 

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
For additional information visit the LEPC website
(click link below)

Hazardous Materials Brochure
(this is a PDF file)

During a chemical emergency you may be asked by local officials to shelter in place instead of trying to evacuate the area. Staying indoors until the emergency is over may be much safer than going outside where the air could be unsafe to breathe.

STEPS FOR SHELTERING IN PLACE

  • Go inside/stay calm. If your eyes, nose or throat become irritated,

  • protect by covering your mouth and nose with several layers of damp cloth and take frequent shallow breaths.

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  • Turn off the A/C or heater. Close all windows and doors. Do not use the fireplace. Close the fireplace damper. Use tape to seal cracks or openings around doors and windows. This will provide more protection.

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  • Tune in to your local emergency radio or television station. Emergency information will be given by local officials over radio and television. For the Harris County area tune to AM 830 for emergency information.

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  • Use the telephone for emergencies only. Do not use the phone unless necessary. For emergencies dial 911. For information on the chemical emergency you may call (281) 476-CAER (2237). This number has been established by local industry to keep citizens informed of activities and emergencies at local chemical facilities.

STEPS FOR EVACUATION

  • Evacuate only if told to do so by local authorities.

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  • Stay calm and gather essential items (medicine, baby supplies, drivers license, checkbook, etc.).

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  • Don't forget to take care of pets before leaving home.

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  • Keep all windows and air vents in the car closed.

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  • Use special routes designated by local authorities.

Reminder to Parents

 

If you have children in school:

 

DO NOT go to the school to pick up your children unless told to do so by school officials. If you go to the school, you may be putting yourself and your children in danger when doors are opened to allow you to remove your children from their safe shelter.

DO NOT try to call your child's school. If there is an emergency, phone lines will be needed for official business. Students will be taken into schools and cared for or evacuated by bus to a safe haven.