High Risk ☣ Chemical / Industrial Facility  ·  Texas

Dow Chemical Freeport TX Complex

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE RISK PROFILE  ·  TEXAS

8 / 10
Risk Score
Facility Type
☣ Chemical / Industrial Facility
Primary Risk Radius
10
mile zone
Secondary Risk Radius
25
mile zone

// Risk Intelligence

Risk Score8 / 10   High
Facility Type☣ Chemical / Industrial Facility
Operator / BranchDow Inc.
Host CountyBrazoria County TX
Nearest CityNationwide, US
Primary Risk Radius10 miles
Secondary Risk Radius25 miles

// Strategic Significance

The Dow Chemical complex in Freeport Texas is one of the largest integrated chemical manufacturing sites in the world and the global headquarters of Dow Inc. The 5,000-acre complex produces hundreds of chemical products. Hurricane Harvey 2017 caused major flooding at the Freeport complex forcing emergency chemical management operations.

// Civilian Impact Assessment

Brazoria County with 370,000 residents. Harvey 2017 flooding directly affected operations. Chlorine and ethylene oxide production create serious chemical release risk.

// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance

TX Route 288, TX Route 36, Oyster Creek. Brazoria County Emergency Management coordinates hurricane and industrial protocols.

// Counties Within Risk Zone

// Cities Within Risk Zone