Residents near the ExxonMobil Refinery in the Charlton Pollard neighborhood of Beaumont have been ordered to shelter-in-place due to a potential release.
The City of Beaumont issued an emergency alert advising residents to take immediate precautions for their safety.
According to an official statement from ExxonMobil Beaumont:
“ExxonMobil Beaumont is issuing an immediate shelter in place for the Charlton Pollard Neighborhood. Go inside the nearest building. Close and lock all windows and doors. Turn off all ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, and close any fireplace dampers. Seal all gaps under doorways and windows with wet towels or duct tape. Remain indoors until an official ‘All Clear’ notice is given.”
ExxonMobil Beaumont released the following statement:
Local officials have issued a shelter-in-place for portions of the Beaumont community bordering the Beaumont refinery as a precaution due to a potential release.
We are working safely to prevent a release and collaborating with all responding agencies. Our main focus is the safety of our workforce and community.
Local officials in consultation with law enforcement and emergency agencies, as needed, have primary responsibility for ordering shelter in place for communities that might be affected by this incident.ExxonMobil regrets any disruption this incident has caused the surrounding community.
Please follow instructions from the City of Beaumont and Jefferson County.
At this moment, details remain scarce, and there has been no official word from local authorities or ExxonMobil on the cause of the emergency. Residents in the area are advised to stay indoors, follow the instructions provided, and await further updates as the situation unfolds.
This is a developing story.
