@HarrisCoPC

The mission of Harris County Pollution Control is to ensure clean air and water for the citizens of Harris County.

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Joined February 2020
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Harris County is seeking candidates for the Executive Director role at @HarrisCoPC. PCS works to protect residents and safeguard our environment through the consistent enforcement of state and federal regulations. Apply: ow.ly/BFn850ZMLLX #HarrisCounty #HCPCS #HCgreen
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Thank you, Latrice Babin, for three decades of dedication to serving Harris County. Your long career and commitment to protecting the community are truly inspiring. @HarrisCoPC #HarrisCounty #WomensHistoryMonth #HCPCS
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@hcfmoMar 13
Final update: The LyondellBasell facility experienced a process upset, which resulted in a release of flammable product that was ignited by the pilot light of a flaring operation. The incident concluded with no reported injuries.
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Final Update - 6 AM: The industrial fire that occurred last night at the LyondellBasell facility is out. The scene was transitioned back to LyondellBasell between approximately 2:00–3:00 AM this morning. The main fire has been extinguished. Continue to expect activity in and around the facility. The facility continues to manage the incident and Harris County Pollution Control has air monitors in place, with no actionable readings reported at this time. Harris County OEM remains in the LyondellBasell Emergency Operations Center and continues to serve as a point of coordination with the City of La Porte. All City of La Porte emergency response resources returned to service around 2:00 AM. We appreciate the quick response of all emergency personnel involved. The facility is still working to determine the cause of the incident. This will be the final update from the City of La Porte unless significant developments occur.
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3/13/26, 12:45 AM: Update on industrial fire at 10801 Choate Rd. The La Porte Office of Emergency Management remains in contact with LyondellBasell. First responders and industrial response partners will remain on scene for the duration of the event. Flames and smoke may continue to be visible to the community, but no action is needed at this time. Harris County Pollution Control will continue conducting air monitoring in the area surrounding the facility. At this time, no actionable readings have been detected.
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Please see the statement from County Judge Lina Hidalgo.
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Update 11:20 PM: Harris County Pollution Control is conducting air monitoring in the area surrounding the facility. No actionable readings have been detected at this time. First responders remain on scene, and our office continues coordinating with the facility as crews work to bring the incident under control.
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@HarrisCoPC is air monitoring. There is no action needed from the community at this The company is on scene, Pasadena FD and OEM, CIMA, LaPorte FD and OEM, and the HCSO.
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Our office is aware of an industrial fire on Bay Area Blvd. The La Porte Fire Department is on scene. No action is required from the community at this time.
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individual air monitoring on-site to determine the origin of the incident. There remains no threat to residents. (2/2)
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Citizen Advisory: Tidal Road and the Highway 225 frontage road are now open. The City of Deer Park is continuing to conduct air monitoring through CTEH. Various petrochemical companies along the Tidal Road and Highway 225 are also conducting (1/2)
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City of La Porte OEM is aware of a chemical incident currently taking place in Deer Park near HWY 225 and Tidal Road. OEM will continue to monitor the situation and provide necessary updates. No actions are needed from La Porte residents or the community. City of Deer Park - Tidal Rd northbound and HWY 225 westbound frontage road is closed at this time.
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Wind speeds in the southwest direction, ranging from 2 to 4 mph, indicate that there is no suspected threat to residents. The City of Deer Park is actively gathering more information. Please continue to monitor Deer Park OEM for updates regarding this incident. (2/2)
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Citizen Advisory: Tidal Road northbound is closed due to an unknown chemical incident. The Harris County Sheriff's Office has also closed the westbound Highway 225 frontage road. CTEH is conducting air monitoring. (1/2)
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PASADENA: On Saturday, February 8 at 12 NOON, you're going to hear two VERY long siren alerts. THIS IS ONLY A TEST. You don't need to shelter-in-place and more importantly, no need to panic. Our OEM is testing our new sirens 🔊
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At this time, Harris County Pollution Control, Harris County Hazmat, and CTEH are reporting no hazardous chemicals within the community. Deer Park has lifted the Shelter-in-Place. We are aware of the odor but there is no hazard to the community. Thank you for your patience.
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At this time, Harris County Pollution Control, Harris County Hazmat, and CTEH are reporting no hazardous chemicals within the community. Deer Park has lifted the Shelter-in-Place. We are aware of the odor but there is no hazard to the community. Thank you for your patience.
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See statement from County Judge Lina Hidalgo:
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