|
WEB FIRST: Evacuated families can go home
Published November 4, 2009
FREEPORT — Dow Chemical Co. officials announced late Wednesday that residents displaced after a urethane pipeline was found leaking can return to their homes.
Repairs to the pipeline, however, are expected to continue for at least the next couple of weeks, Dow spokeswoman Tracie Copeland said.
Residents of 65 homes in northernmost Freeport were told to evacuate almost two weeks ago after Dow crews found a leak in a pipeline carrying toluene diisocyanate, an intermediate used in production of cushions like mattresses and pillows. The company has been paying for them to stay in hotels.
More in Thursday's print edition of The Facts and at thefacts.com.
Share |
Save |
Mail |
Print
|
|
|
 |
|
Click for all
Top Ads listing
|
