// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 8 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | ☣ Chemical / Industrial Facility |
| Operator / Branch | Various Chemical Operators |
| Host County | Ascension Parish LA |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 10 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 25 miles |
// Strategic Significance
The Geismar Louisiana industrial complex is one of the most concentrated chemical manufacturing areas in the US. In June 2013 the Williams Olefins plant in Geismar exploded killing 2 workers and injuring 167. The Geismar corridor sits in Cancer Alley with serious ongoing public health concerns.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Ascension Parish with 125,000 residents. The 2013 Williams Olefins explosion killed 2 and injured 167. Multiple highly toxic chemical facilities create compound release risk.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-10, LA Route 30, LA Route 73. Ascension Parish Emergency Management coordinates hurricane and industrial protocols.