Ascension Parish CAER, Geismar, LA (2026)

12/20/2025

BASF leaders from our Geismar site rolled up their sleeves and partnered with the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank and Ascension Parish Public Schools to support a special holiday food distribution for local families.

Together, we helped provide essential staples — and a little extra holiday joy — to 300 families.

A huge thank‑you to the Food Bank team and Ascension Parish Schools for the incredible work they do year‑round.

12/19/2025

Ascension Parish Community Awareness Emergency Response (CAER) Christmas luncheon.

It was indeed a treat to have LCA President & CEO, David Cresson, delivered an outstanding presentation on the Louisiana Chemical Association’s newly launched Health Facts website. This powerful tool provides transparent, accessible health data for Louisiana, with a special focus on the industrial corridor.

CAER Chairman James E. LeBlanc gave out several 2025 CAER Awards for ongoing work and partnership in supporting safety, security, emergency response, transparency, and community engagement across our Industrial region.

12/19/2025

We had another great Industrial FSO (Facility Security Officers) meeting this week in Ascension Parish.

During the Industry FSO Meeting, we heard from the following agencies.

• Ascension Parish Government
• Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office & Haz-Mat Team
• Ascension Parish Fire Dist. #1
• Gonzales Fire Department
• Louisiana State Police
• FETA
• CISA
• GOHSEP
• APOHSEP
• DHS
• Acadian Ambulance
• USCG
• Damien Watt – Louisiana Oil & Gas

12/17/2025

Ascension Parish Emergency Response Teams participate in Haz-Mat Drill at NOVA Chemical Facility in Ascension Parish.

Local Emergency Response Teams from Ascension Parish Fire Dist. #1, CAER Team, APSO Haz-Mat Team and the Ascension Parish IMAG Team and members of the NOVA ERT Team at the Geismar Facility participated in a Table-Top Haz-Mat Drill at the NOVA Facility in Ascension Parish, stated CAER Chairman James E. LeBlanc.

“These types of training scenarios give our emergency responders a hands-on learning experience as close to real life as possible,” LeBlanc stated in a statement about the table-top drill. “Many lessons were learned, along with building a better relationship with our Industry Partners and assets available to us when needed.”

As part of the exercise, members of Ascension Parish Emergency Response Teams learned about all the chemicals manufactured, stored and shipped at the facility, and what equipment will be needed to respond to the area when needed, stated LeBlanc.

These tabletop exercises are intended to provide an opportunity for our local emergency response teams to test their ability to respond to hazardous materials (HazMat) incidents. The exercises provide the opportunity to identify the response and coordination issues that could arise during a variety of hazardous materials scenarios and make the decisions to resolve those issues, stated CAER Chairman and Ascension Parish Government Governmental Affairs Director James E. LeBlanc.

Ascension Parish Emergency Response Teams would like to thank NOVA Chemicals Geismar Team and the entire staff at the NOVA Chemicals Geismar Facility for the community invite to participate in the table-top drill.

Protecting the residents of Ascension Parish is always our #1 goal.

12/16/2025

Out East Ascension Rotary annual New Member Project is about more than support our club — it’s about putting Service Above Self into action while raising funds for a meaningful cause in our community.

This year, our new members chose a project that truly helps save lives. Through their efforts, East Ascension Rotary was proud to donate an AED to the St. Amant Volunteer Fire Department, providing a critical, life-saving tool for first responders and the community they serve.

We were honored to welcome St. Amant Volunteer Fire Chief James E. LeBlanc to our meeting this week to officially accept the donation on behalf of his department.

Projects like this are why Rotary matters — neighbors helping neighbors, and making a lasting impact where it counts most.

12/16/2025

Anytime you can team up with Sheriff Bobby Webre, Karen Webre, Gonzales Mayor Tim Riley and Geismar Fire Chief Nathaniel Stephens and speak to the Senior Citizens of the Geismar Community, it's an amazing day.

For well over 30 years now, the Geismar Community and Industrial Facilities from the Geismar community have been hosting an event for the Senior Citizens of Geismar.

What a treat it was to visit with the 90 plus club and all the wonderful Senior Citizens in Geismar.

Thanks for the invite Geismar Community, it was pleasure to be able to spend the day with you.

Fire Chief / Constable James E. LeBlanc

12/12/2025

Ascension Parish Emergency Response Teams participate in Haz-Mat Drill at Westlake Chemical Facility in Ascension Parish.

Local Emergency Response Teams from Ascension Parish Fire Dist. #1, CAER Team, APSO Haz-Mat Team and the Ascension Parish IMAG Team and members of the Westlake ERT Team at the Geismar Facility participated in a Table-Top Haz-Mat Drill at the Westlake Facility in Ascension Parish, stated CAER Chairman James E. LeBlanc.

“These types of training scenarios give our emergency responders a hands-on learning experience as close to real life as possible,” LeBlanc stated in a statement about the table-top drill. “Many lessons were learned, along with building a better relationship with our Industry Partners and assets available to us when needed.”
As part of the exercise, members of Ascension Parish Emergency Response Teams learned about all the chemicals manufactured, stored and shipped at the facility, and what equipment will be needed to respond to the area when needed, stated LeBlanc.

These tabletop exercises are intended to provide an opportunity for our local emergency response teams to test their ability to respond to hazardous materials (HazMat) incidents. The exercises provide the opportunity to identify the response and coordination issues that could arise during a variety of hazardous materials scenarios and make the decisions to resolve those issues, stated CAER Chairman and Ascension Parish Government Governmental Affairs Director James E. LeBlanc.

Ascension Parish Emergency Response Teams would like to thank Westlake Geismar Team and the entire staff at the Westlake Geismar Facility for the community invite to participate in the table-top drill.

Protecting the residents of Ascension Parish is always our #1 goal.

12/09/2025

Ascension Parish CAER, IMAG and Haz-Mat teams participated in a Mutual Aid Leadership exercise today in St. Charles Parish.

Ascension, Jefferson, St. Charles Parishes, LCA, DEQ, FETA, DHH, GOSHEP and Louisiana State Police participated in the exercise.

Industry Leaders continuing to work with local agencies, on the Emergency Response needs of surrounding Parishes.

12/09/2025

Ascension Parish Emergency Response Teams participate in Haz-Mat Drill at Methanex Chemical Facility in Ascension Parish.

Local Emergency Response Teams from Ascension Parish Fire Dist. #1, CAER Team, APSO Haz-Mat Team and the Ascension Parish IMAG Team and members of the Methanex ERT Team at the Geismar Facility participated in a Table-Top Haz-Mat Drill at the Methanex Facility in Ascension Parish, stated CAER Chairman James E. LeBlanc.

“These types of training scenarios give our emergency responders a hands-on learning experience as close to real life as possible,” LeBlanc stated in a statement about the table-top drill. “Many lessons were learned, along with building a better relationship with our Industry Partners and assets available to us when needed.”

As part of the exercise, members of Ascension Parish Emergency Response Teams learned about all the chemicals manufactured, stored and shipped at the facility, and what equipment will be needed to respond to the area when needed, stated LeBlanc.

These tabletop exercises are intended to provide an opportunity for our local emergency response teams to test their ability to respond to hazardous materials (HazMat) incidents. The exercises provide the opportunity to identify the response and coordination issues that could arise during a variety of hazardous materials scenarios and make the decisions to resolve those issues, stated CAER Chairman and Ascension Parish Government Governmental Affairs Director James E. LeBlanc.

Ascension Parish Emergency Response Teams would like to thank Methanex Geismar Team and the entire staff at the Methanex Geismar Facility for the community invite to participate in the table-top drill.

Protecting the residents of Ascension Parish is always our #1 goal.

12/03/2025

Ascension Parish Emergency Response Teams participate in Haz-Mat Drill at Air Liquide Algus Facility in Ascension Parish.

Local Emergency Response Teams from Ascension Parish Fire Dist. #1, CAER Team, APSO Haz-Mat Team and the Ascension Parish IMAG Team and members of the Air Liquide Algus Geismar Facility participated in a Table-Top Haz-Mat Drill at the Air Liquide Facility in Ascension Parish, stated CAER Chairman James E. LeBlanc.

“These types of training scenarios give our emergency responders a hands-on learning experience as close to real life as possible,” LeBlanc stated in a statement about the table-top drill. “Many lessons were learned, along with building a better relationship with our Industry Partners and assets available to us when needed.”

As part of the exercise, members of Ascension Parish Emergency Response Teams learned about all the chemicals manufactured, stored and shipped at the facility, and what equipment will be needed to respond to the area when needed, stated LeBlanc.

These tabletop exercises are intended to provide an opportunity for our local emergency response teams to test their ability to respond to hazardous materials (HazMat) incidents. The exercises provide the opportunity to identify the response and coordination issues that could arise during a variety of hazardous materials scenarios and make the decisions to resolve those issues, stated CAER Chairman and Ascension Parish Government Governmental Affairs James E. LeBlanc.

Ascension Parish Emergency Response Teams would like to thank Air Liquide Algus Geismar Team and the entire staff at the Air Liquide Geismar Facility for the community invite to participate in the table-top drill.

Protecting the residents of Ascension Parish is always our #1 goal.

11/14/2025

Another great Community Advisory Panel meeting tonight in Donaldsonville. Great job The TJC Group, Tim Johnson and Blanche Gallagher, your team continues to knock it out the park for our Industry Partners.

Building Community Partnerships, one meeting at a time.

11/13/2025

This morning over 50 Industrial & Community Leaders in Ascension Parish gathered at the Ascension Parish Governmental Complex and discussed the Industrial Emergency Response Policies and Procedures for our Industrial Corridor here in Ascension Parish.

Speakers were Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment, Ascension Parish Sheriff Bobby Webre, Ascension Parish CAER Chairman Chief James E. LeBlanc, Director of LCA David Cresson and Director of the TJC Group Tim Johnson.

The group today heard from many area Plant Managers, ERT Leaders and Security Leaders of our Industrial Facilities. The group also received reports from the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office Haz-Mat Team, Industrial Mutual Aid Group (IMAG), Facility Security Officers (FSO) Group and the Ascension Parish Homeland Security Team.

Industrial Facilities present at the meeting this morning were, Chevron REG, Methanex, Air Products, ONEOK, ACE, Algus, Nutrien, Rubicon, Air Liquide, Shell, Hyundai Steel, CF Industries, SkyFalls Biologicals, Linde, Kinder Morgan, Westlake, Blue Sky, Oxy Chem, Eastman, Lion Elastomers, Nova Chemicals, TotalEngeries, Solstice (formerly Honeywell), NEMO Industries and BASF.

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