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TWO LOCAL REFINERIES PUT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT RISK

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American Studies

American Studies

Wilmington & Torrance refineries are the only refineries in California that use massive amounts of deadly Hydrogen Fluoride acid (HF/MHF). Other refineries in California use proven, safer alternatives. Why won’t these 2 switch?

HF is an enormous environmental burden to communities of color that surround the refineries. With a large release, HF spreads like a vapor cloud through the community, burning skin and lungs, and causing serious injury and even death.

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Accidents, earthquakes, or intentional acts could cause a large release at any time.

This is a preventable risk to more than 800,000 people!

If you live, work or go to school in the impact zone, it’s time to act. Speak out by attending the event!

Friday, Feb. 17 • 11 am - 1 pm

CSU Dominguez Hills

Loker Student Union - Room 326

Speakers (more to be announced):

• Congresswoman Maxine Waters

• Dr. George Harpole, Engineering PhD, UCLA

• Jennifer LaMarque, Deputy to Janice Hahn, Chair, LA County Board of Supervisors

• Chris Chavez, Coalition for Clean Air

Sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/torrancerefineryactionalliance/event/549316/ Letting us know you’re coming, helps us plan & since it’s hybrid we will send a link.

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