Lake Jackson Texas is a Dow Chemical company town — built in the 1940s to house Dow workers at the Texas Operations facility, one of Dow's largest chemical manufacturing complexes in the world. Brazoria County sits at near sea level on the Gulf Coast and experienced catastrophic flooding during Hurricane Harvey in 2017 which inundated thousands of homes. The concentration of chemical manufacturing at Dow's Lake Jackson facility creates significant hazmat release risk during hurricane flood events.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Primary Hazard | Chemical / Hurricane / Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE (High Risk) |
| County FEMA Declarations | 50 |
| Last Major Event | Hurricane Harvey (2017) |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 979-415-2400 |
| Evacuation Routes | TX-288 North, I-45 North, TX-35 North |
| Elevation | 33 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Brazoria County TX
Texas · Hurricane / Storm Surge
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8/10
High Risk