HazMat Weather Station Responds

HazMat unit equipped with weather station, plume modeling responds to chemical plant fire

Recently, an explosion triggered a large fire at a chemical plant in Shepherd, Texas, sending massive plumes of black smoke into the sky. Authorities said flammable liquids, diesel, turpentine, and other toxic chemicals were involved in the fire.

Multiple agencies responded including The Woodlands HazMat unit with their Orion Weather Station connected to CERES plume modeling software. Roads were closed and power outages were reported.

Local residents were issued a shelter-in-place order being advised to turn off their HVAC, some schools were evacuated, and busses re-routed in San Jacinto and Polk counties. Only one person was reported injured.

The Woodlands HazMat vehicle is from Pierce through the Siddons-Martin Emergency Group who provided the photo of the rig.

Pierce Manufacturing Vehicle Specs

Orion Weather Station

CERES Plume Modeling Information