Take Action to Protect Communities and the Environment From Chemical
Accidents and Acts of Terrorism

     This week the Senate will debate the Homeland Security Act, which is
     intended to protect America from terrorism.  Please contact your
     Senators today and urge them to support an amendment to make our
     communities safe from toxic chemical accidents.  Adding the Chemical
     Security Act, legislation developed by Senator Jon Corzine (D-NJ), is
     the best way to ensure that our communities are protected from
     chemical accidents and acts of terrorism at industrial facilities.

     Across the U.S., thousands of industrial facilities use and store
     hazardous chemicals in quantities that put large numbers of Americans
     at risk of serious injury or death in the event of a chemical release.
     According to the U.S. EPA, in the event of a chemical release, 125
     facilities each put at least 1 million people at risk.  Security at
     these facilities is often poor or non-existent.

     The Chemical Security Act, S. 1602 would require industrial facilities
     to conduct vulnerability and hazard assessments then develop plans to
     improve the security of the site and reduce chemical hazards through
     safer materials or processes.

     To send a message directly to your Senators directly, go to:

     http://whistler.sierraclub.org/action/?alid=187


Erin E. Jordahl
Director, Iowa Chapter Sierra Club
3839 Merle Hay Road, Suite 280
Des Moines, IA 50310
515-277-8868
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