Emergency Response
MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2024: HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL SECURITY DISTRICT/ PLANT SAFETY
Chairman Gary Scheibe of the Houston Ship Channel Security District (HSCSD) provided an overview of the HSCSD’s formation, its security mandates, and the evolving landscape of security regulations since 9/11. Drawing from his extensive background with the Houston Police Department, the Houston Mayor’s office, Shell Deer Park and now Pemex, Scheibe’s expertise uniquely positions him…
Read MoreMONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2023: SHELL PLANT TOUR
In lieu of a regular meeting, the Deer Park Community Advisory Council gathered at the Shell Deer Park administration building, boarded a bus and took a driving tour of the unit where the May 5th fire occurred. After the tour, a brief overview of the site and an update on the rebuilding of the unit…
Read MoreMonday, February 27, 2023: January 24th Tornado and Severe Weather
On January 24, 2023 the City of Deer Park experienced a EF-3 tornado. Jamie Galloway, Deer Park Director of Emergency Services, reported the impacts of the tornado and the emergency response by the city. Rick Deel, Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management Operations Section Chief, shared information about the emergency response from…
Read MoreAugust 26, 2019 – Emergency Response, Communications and Sheltering in Place
Robert Hemminger, City of Deer Park Emergency Management Coordinator; David Wade, Harris County Industrial Liaison; Joe Reynolds, Chair of Channel Industrial Mutual Aid; and a DPCAC plant emergency response leader will be asked to cover the following topics: How industry notifies affected cities of a major event like a fire, including e-Notify and Industrial Incident Communication protocols;…
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