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Texas has already seen 25 chemical emergencies this year. Here’s how to protect yourself during the next one.

Preparing for a chemical incident means knowing which industrial facilities are near you, creating a disaster supply kit and signing up for alerts from local emergency managers ahead of time.

An overhead view of an explosion at a Shell USA Inc. facility on May 5, 2023 in Deer Park.

How to prepare for a chemical incident

How to know which industrial facilities are in your area

How to find information about air pollution

Where to get information about a chemical emergency

How to shelter in place

How to evacuate

What chemical exposure symptoms to watch for

What to do if you’re exposed to chemicals

What to say to your doctor

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