CAER

05/28/2026

CAER is launching a new online experience for community notifications. From courtesy notifications to critical alerts, information is now available in one convenient location. Visit www.caerinfo.com today.

05/26/2026

CAERInfo.com is now live for Brazoria County residents. The new website shares courtesy notifications, industrial drill information, and critical alerts from our member companies. Sign up on the website today if you would like to receive critical notifications by phone, text or email.

04/29/2026

There was an unplanned event at Olin’s Oyster Creek facility around 1:00 AM this morning. The unit is stable, and there is no action required by the surrounding community at this time. Site Emergency Response remains engaged, and employees are following established safety protocols. Portions of Highway 332 near FM 523 were closed as a precaution and are now open. There were no injuries. The safety of our employees, the community, and our environment is always our top priority.

04/01/2026

REMEMBER 📣

🚨STATEWIDE EMERGENCY ALERT TEST on APRIL 2, 2026🚨

Heads up, Brazoria County! We will be testing our Brazoria County emergency alert systems on Thursday, April 2, 2026, in cooperation with Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM). This is only a test and no action is required.

Test Details:
📆 April 2, 2026
⏱️ Between 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Residents may receive test alerts via text message, email or phone calls. Because multiple agencies and cities are participating, you may receive more than one alert on your phone and/or hear outdoor warning sirens.

Reminder: THIS IS ONLY A TEST and NO ACTION IS REQUIRED.

These tests are an important way to ensure alerts systems are working properly when they are needed the most.

12/19/2025

Today, Olin and local emergency responders are conducting a scheduled emergency training and preparedness drill at the Technology and Administration Center. THIS IS ONLY A DRILL. Conducting these exercises is essential to our preparedness, as the safety of our employees, the community, and the environment remains our highest priority.

10/22/2025

Update from BASF: We are issuing an All-Clear as of 8:38 a.m.

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BASF Emergency Response Update

At 1:03 a.m. our Emergency Response Team was notified of a reported release. Emergency horns were sounded at the time as a precaution; they have since been silenced. You may see or hear emergency response vehicles in the area while teams remain on site. There is currently no impact to the community. If the situation changes or additional protective actions are needed, we will provide immediate updates.

10/07/2025

11:15 P.M. Update

The fire within Dow's Plant B has been contained. All employees are accounted for and there are no injuries. Our site leadership and emergency response team worked closely with local emergency services and community stakeholders to ensure the safety and well-being of our site and surrounding area. Thank you to our Emergency Services for their outstanding response. This is our final update.
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8:42 P.M. Update

Dow continues to manage an active fire at Plant B. The fire is contained within the facility block. Our community may continue to see smoke or hear emergency responding vehicles. All employees have been accounted for. There is nothing required of our community at this time.

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Update: Dow is managing an active fire at Plant B. Our community may see smoke or hear emergency responding vehicles. There is nothing required of our community at this time.

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Brazosport CAER is aware of an incident currently ongoing at one of our member facilities. Emergency Responders are on scene and are responding at this time. Currently, no action by the community is needed. Additional information will be provided as it is made available.

09/22/2025

Did you know Dow Texas Operations does weekly inspections of its emergency response vehicles? As a result, lights and sirens may be visible at the site's fire stations. This is just one of the many measures helping to ensure the safety of employees, contractors and communities.

08/15/2025

Update - The all clear was issued for this exercise at 2:00PM.

Today, Friday, August 15th, Dow in partnership with Lake Jackson Police Department and the Bay City High Energy Chemical Disposal group will remove material from the HHD R&D facility for proper disposal. Dow and law enforcement vehicles will be visible during this joint exercise as the material is transported to Plant B.

There is no emergency, and there is no danger to the community. All activities will be conducted in accordance with our stringent safety protocols to ensure the well-being of our employees and neighbors.

Opportunities like this exercise foster a collaborative environment where resources can work together to ensure a well-rounded and effective response to our environmental, health and safety protocols. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

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05/23/2025

BASF will be conducting a drill on Friday, May 23, 2025 from approximately 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This pre-planned activity is part of their regular operating procedures and their commitment to keeping employees, contractors and communities safe.