About the CORE
The Center of Research and Expertise (CORE) is a multidisciplinary team led by proven subject matter experts who are recognized for their technical contributions and knowledge in a wide range of environmental subjects and specialties. Our purpose is to promote the expertise and talents of our team while enabling them to work at the forefront of emerging challenges and solutions. The CORE Teams contribute to the technical advancement of our professional, academic and client communities, as we work to solve clients’ issues through the improvement of science and technologies in our industry. Our CORE Teams also contribute significantly to our culture at TRC, with the intent to support and sustain growth. The work we do within TRC brings immense value to our clients, our company, and our team, and differentiates TRC’s leadership in the markets we serve.
This team supports the growth and promotion of our staff and their technical skills, in over 30 different specialized technical areas.
The Relationship Between Climate-Related Weather Hazards and Chemical Storage/ Emergency Preparedness
Chemical Risk Management addresses the risks that harmful chemicals pose to humans and the environment. Chemical resiliency involves identifying and implementing measures to mitigate impacts from those potential hazards and risks, such as containment controls, emergency response preparation, redundancies, safety systems, and continuity plans. This webinar explores how changes in weather can affect the spread of these chemicals and discusses the new RMP rule, the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 and the 2018 American Water Infrastructure Act, which all help manage hazardous chemical risks. Additionally, the webinar provides ideas and solutions for protecting chemical storage units, including installation, stormwater controls, fire barriers and more.
Contact Jenny Phillips, VP, Director of Technical Development Unit and CORE at jkphillips@trccompanies.com to learn more about TRC’s Chemical Risk Management and Resiliency services.
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