Flooded chemical plant near Houston now has "black plume of smoke."

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40. Everything's is easier in hindsight

There are always things that could have been done. I don't think anybody prepares for the situation as this unfolded. Industry standards are pretty much the same across the country. I just don't see this scenario being any different anyplace else. Nobody is prepared for flooding of this magnitude at an inland facility. It's just a very tricky situation, I work in environmental in the same industry and I just don't see many people being ready for this type of event. This type of situation is pretty unprecedented in an area not prone to flooding.

Only extreme coastal facility's have precautions for large storm surge for the most part. This is also a fairly unique situation as most chemicals are not as volatile as organic peroxide. You don't have to keep most things below 60 degrees to stay stable. Given the nature of the peroxide they should have tried removing it from sight in the face of a major hurricane barring down. That would have been the safest option that dosnt put people or the environment at risk.