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Disaster Alert

Louisiana – A chemical leak from a tank at the Dow Chemical Plant in Hahnville caused a local voluntary evacuation order. The Southeast Louisiana chapter opened a shelter and provided snacks and beverages to emergency responders. The chapter shelter support trailer was placed at the shelter and staff were on call through the night.

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