As soon as EPA became aware of the incident
at Sound Resource Solutions in Shepherd, Texas, the agency activated emergency
response protocols and began coordinating with local and state responding
agencies. EPA deployed a federal on-scene coordinator and activated technical
assistance contractor resources. The agency also deployed the Airborne Spectral
Photometric Environmental Collection Technology (ASPECT) aircraft,
which conducted flyover air monitoring of the area. Residents should continue
to follow safety instructions from local responders.
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