Hurricane Helene's path saw hundreds of facilities release toxic pollutants, highlighting vulnerabilities in industrial safety during natural disasters that often go unreported for days.
Following Hurricane Ian, a visible spill of hazardous materials from damaged tanks poured into the Gulf of Mexico, demonstrating the ongoing threats posed by industrial practices during storms.
The potential for toxic releases from industrial sites during hurricanes remains a significant concern, with past storms revealing a pattern of environmental hazards due to inadequate warning systems.
As communities prepared for Hurricane Helene, the overlooked risks of toxic pollutants being released from nearby industrial facilities compounded the disaster’s impact on public health and safety.
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