Strengthen regulations and safety requirements for Chemical Storage plants so that fires and disasters occur less frequently.
Why is this important?
After the ITC storage plant fire, the areas around the fire were affected by water and air pollution. This disaster could have been prevented by having stricter regulations on the building methods and design of the storage tanks used. Many of these plants are located all around Houston and frequently catch fire or spill contents into the environment. These chemicals leak into the water systems and can end up in the oceans, affecting a wide range of species and ecosystems.
