Update on ITC Deer Park Incident

What is the danger?

As clean-up efforts continue at the Intercontinental Terminals Company (ITC) in the City of Deer Park, the Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management continues to work 24/7 to keep residents informed. Close to 30 local, state and federal partners were on site overnight at the Harris County Emergency Operations Center in support of response efforts.

As a precaution, Harris County Commissioner Precinct 2 closed the following parks with waterfronts in the ITC incident area. Scheduled events at these parks are cancelled until further notice:

  1. Bay Area Park in Houston
  2. Clear Lake Park in Seabrook
  3. Sylvan Beach in La Porte
  4. Juan Seguin in La Porte
  5. Rio Villa Nature Trail
  6. Meadow Brook
  7. River Terrace
  8. Moncrief Park

The Baytown Nature Center is also closed until further notice. 

The Lynchburg Ferry continues closed to the public.