Petrochemical Fire in Deer Park, Texas
List of Public Health Resources for Local Community Residents and Workers 
Houston, March 19, 2019

The Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Health (SWCOEH) understands local community residents and workers may have questions as the petrochemical fire at Intercontinental Terminals Company (ITC) LLC in Deer Park, Texas continues to burn.

The below resources are to help you stay informed and connect with local health information in your community. Click through words in orange to connect with information.
Ready Harris

Harris County OHSEM recommends the following:

  • Do not touch any substance, residue, or particles from the plume (smoke).
  • Wash your hands and exposed skin with soap and water thoroughly for 3-5 minutes if you have come in contact with residue/particles.
  • Bathe your pet, while wearing gloves, if they have come in contact with residue/particles from the fire.
  • Move your pet indoors to reduce contact with any substance, residue, or particles from the plume.
  • Contact your healthcare provider if you feel you or a loved one are experiencing any related symptoms.
  • Check on elderly neighbors or those who you are concerned about.
  • Talk to someone you trust if you’re feeling stress or anxious. Or you can contact the National Distress Line (call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746) offers 24/7 emotional support.
Need access to health information in your community?
Texas Public Health Regions 6 & 5 South - Public Health Organizations  
Baytown, TX 77520         
281-420-5384

Beaumont, TX 77701      
409-832-4000

Bellaire, TX 77401            
713-662-8231

Angleton, TX 77515         
979-864-1166

Anahuac, TX 77514          
409-267-2730

Deer Park, TX 77536       
281-478-7235

Rosenberg, TX 77471      
281-238-3233

La Marque, TX 77591      
409-938-7221
Kountze, TX 77625           
409-209-5360

Houston, TX 77027          
713-439-6000

Houston, TX 77024          
713-465-6009

Houston, TX 77054          
832-393-5169

Beaumont, TX 77701      
409-835-8530

Conroe, TX 77304            
936-523-5020

Orange, TX 77630            
409-883-6119

Pasadena, TX 77506        
713-475-5594

Port Arthur, TX 77641
409-983-8845
Need a resource not mentioned above?
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through your local 2-1-1 provider.
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SWCOEH News by Michelle McDaniel, BS, CHES - Continuing Education & Outreach Coordinator