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Chemical Release at Marathon Refinery Prompts Shelter-in-Place Order in Texas City
safety2 years ago

Chemical Release at Marathon Refinery Prompts Shelter-in-Place Order in Texas City

A shelter-in-place was lifted in Texas City after a chemical release of sulfur dioxide occurred at the Marathon Galveston Bay Refinery. The release was due to operational issues in one of the refinery's units. No medical issues were reported, and the affected roads and areas have since been reopened. Residents were advised to shelter in place by minimizing airflow in their homes and sealing windows and doors. Symptoms of chemical exposure include skin irritation, coughing, and shortness of breath.

via KTRK-TV|
#chemical-release#marathon-galveston-bay-refinery#safety
Chemical release at Texas City refinery prompts shelter-in-place, order lifted after Marathon refinery incident
environment2 years ago

Chemical release at Texas City refinery prompts shelter-in-place, order lifted after Marathon refinery incident

A shelter-in-place has been issued for residents in Texas City, Texas, following a temporary increase in sulfur dioxide emissions at the Marathon Galveston Bay Refinery. The city advised residents to remain indoors with doors and windows closed, and to turn off heating or air conditioning. The affected roads have been barricaded, and traffic is not allowed through. No injuries have been reported, and air monitoring readings currently indicate no danger to life or health. Marathon Petroleum Corp. stated that personnel are responding to the operational upset and that safety is their top priority.

via ABC News|
#air-monitoring#environment#marathon-galveston-bay-refinery
Marathon Petroleum's Galveston Bay Refinery prompts multiple shelter-in-place orders in Texas City.
environment2 years ago

Marathon Petroleum's Galveston Bay Refinery prompts multiple shelter-in-place orders in Texas City.

A shelter-in-place has been lifted for Texas City residents after an odor complaint prompted an investigation Tuesday afternoon. The shelter-in-place was issued for all residents east of State Highway 146 due to an incident in progress at Marathon Petroleum's Galveston Bay Refinery Sulfur Plant. Marathon Petroleum personnel are responding to an operational issue at the Galveston Bay Refinery Sulfur Plant and are working to resolve the matter.

via KTRK-TV|
#air-monitoring#environment#marathon-petroleum
Texas City residents ordered to shelter-in-place due to Marathon refinery incident.
local-news2 years ago

Texas City residents ordered to shelter-in-place due to Marathon refinery incident.

A shelter-in-place has been issued for Texas City east of 146 due to a unit disruption incident at the Marathon Galveston Bay Refinery, causing a heavy smell of sulfur to fill the air. The refinery is currently responding to the operational issue and working to resolve the matter. This incident comes more than a month after a deadly fire at the refinery in May. No injuries have been reported, and air monitoring is in progress.

via KPRC Click2Houston|
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