Harris County outlines actions taken to enhance environmental protections since 2019 ITC chemical fire

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HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — On Jan. 28, Harris County officials outlined all the actions it has taken over the past two years to enhance environmental monitoring and enforcement.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said since the ITC chemical fire that happened in Deer Park in March 2019, county officials have taken numerous steps to protect the county’s environment against threats to public health and safety.…