This is a Hardin County Emergency Management Test for the STAN website – This is a test only

This is Methanex. Operations require flaring. Flares are safety devices that allow us to safely burn excess gasses. No action needed.

Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick has lifted the Shelter in place, and Highway 87 and 82 are now open. Emergency Response Crews have successfully extinguished the fire at Valero Refinery.

This is Chevron Phillips Chemical in Port Arthur. Operations require flaring. Flares are safety devices that allow us to safely burn excess gasses. No action needed.

City of Nederland officials are aware of the explosion and active incident at the Valero refinery in Port Arthur. At this time, there is no impact to the City of Nederland. We are actively monitoring the situation. City officials will continue to assess developments and maintain situational awareness. The Police Department and Fire Department are actively patrolling and performing air monitoring on the south side of the city. We encourage residents to rely on verified updates and avoid spreading unconfirmed information. If conditions change and there is any potential impact to our community, we will provide timely updates. Please keep those affected in your thoughts.