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DR-139-LADRToxic Substances

Chlorine Barge Accident

Major Disaster Declaration for Louisiana, declared Nov 5, 1962, statewide.

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Declaration
DR-139-LA
Type
Major Disaster Declaration
State or territory
Louisiana
Incident type
Toxic Substances
Declared
Nov 5, 1962
Requested
Nov 5, 1962 · request 62024
Incident began
Nov 5, 1962
Incident ended
Nov 5, 1962
Incident period
1 day
Closed out
Jul 12, 1963
Fiscal year
1963
FEMA region
Region 6

Designated areas

The declaration covers the whole of Louisiana (statewide designation).