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As #HurricaneHelene unleashed its fury across the Southeast, toxic pollutants being released into floodwaters added to the dangers. We know from past storms, these spills have a devastating impact on health and the environment.

Circles here ⬇️ indicate sites from the EPA’s 2022 Toxic Release Inventory within Helene’s impact zone:
https://theconversation.com/in-storms-like-hurricane-helene-flooded-industrial-sites-and-toxic-chemical-releases-are-a-silent-and-growing-threat-239977