Massive Leak of Liquefied Chlorine Gas- Henderson, Nevada: USFA-Technical Report 052 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781484186039)

A massive leak of liquefied chlorine gas created a dangerous cloud of poison gas over the city of Henderson, Nevada, in the early morning hours of May 6, 1991. Over 200 persons were examined at a local hospital for respiratory distress caused by inhalation of the chlorine and approximately 30 were admitted for treatment. Approximately 700 individuals were taken to shelters. It is estimated that from 2,000 to 7,000 individuals were taken elsewhere.

Author: U. S. Fire Administration, U. Federal Emergency Management Agency
ISBN-10: 1484186036
ISBN-13: 9781484186039
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 04/23/2013
Pages: 28
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.20lbs
Size: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.06d