hurricane preparedness

ACC understands the importance of being prepared in the event of a hurricane, which is why our member companies take the necessary steps well in advance to ensure the safety of their employees and surrounding communities through emergency preparedness plans.

Media Contact: Scott Jensen
Phone: 703-741-5834

Chemical companies know to avoid the dangers of being unprepared for any threat, be it a hurricane, an accident, or something more sinister. This is why our member companies place great importance on implementing their emergency plans. Under Responsible Care®, our trademark health, safety, environment, and security program, all ACC members have established disaster procedures, which are activated in close coordination with local, state, and national authorities, as well as other businesses and transportation systems.

It is important to note that much of the nation’s basic chemical production is concentrated in the Gulf Coast area in order to be located as close as possible to critical feedstock materials like natural gas. While chemical manufacturing of some kind exists in every state, Texas and Louisiana are responsible for about 70% of all primary petrochemical production.

However, every state in America is dependent on the products of chemistry to support its manufacturing, agricultural, and other industries, which is why it’s imperative that our member companies continue to plan ahead to handle crisis situations. With the continued support from ACC, our member companies will be ready to successfully deal with whatever catastrophes arise.

Preparing for the Next Hurricane
Learning from past storms, chemistry companies continue to innovate and manufacture new products that can help keep people and their homes safe during a hurricane. » learn more

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