Operating safely, responsibly and ethically
Public Awareness Resources
At NextDecade, safety is not just a program — it is our top priority and a core value embedded in every decision we make. We are committed to ensuring that every employee, contractor, and visitor working at Rio Grande LNG (RGLNG) returns home safely each day. Our commitment extends to the surrounding South Texas communities, the environment of the Lower Laguna Madre, and the broader Gulf Coast region we call home.
Emergency Preparedness
RGLNG maintains a comprehensive suite of emergency response plans covering a wide range of hazard scenarios, from process safety events to severe weather. Our plans are developed in close coordination with the local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and regional first responder agencies. This integration ensures that RGLNG’s site-level response capabilities connect seamlessly with the broader community emergency management framework across the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
Hurricane Readiness
Operating on the Gulf of America coastline, hurricane preparedness is a critical element of RGLNG’s emergency management program. Our Hurricane Response Plan governs all phases of storm response — from early seasonal readiness to Terminal protection measures, and structured post-storm re-entry. The Terminal is designed and constructed with storm surge, wind loading, and flood risk parameters in mind, consistent with the environmental conditions of the South Texas coast.
Emergency Response Team
RGLNG’s Emergency Response Team (ERT) is a trained, equipped, and exercise-tested team capable of responding to emergencies on site. Capabilities include fire suppression, hazardous material response, and emergency first aid medical care including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED). The ERT operates under Incident Command System (ICS) and trains with Cameron County Emergency Management, Brownsville Fire Department, and neighboring mutual aid partners to ensure integrated, effective response across Terminal boundaries.
Evacuation
If an evacuation of areas surrounding the Rio Grande LNG (Terminal) is required, planning and the implementation of evacuation orders in Cameron County fall under the joint coordination of the Cameron County Sheriff’s Department, Texas Department of Public Safety, local police, and Cameron County Emergency Management. When local authorities issue an order for the public to evacuate, police officers, sheriff’s deputies, and additional emergency response agencies are deployed to the impacted area, with the involved government agencies responsible for alerting residents about the evacuation. Cameron County Emergency Management provides resources on emergency response and evacuations on their website here.
Emergency Response Pamphlet
RGLNG has prepared an emergency response pamphlet that explains what residents, workers and visitors in the areas immediately surrounding our Terminal should know in the event of an emergency. You can download the pamphlet in English and Spanish at the links below.
Cameron County CodeRED Notification
CodeRED is a free emergency alert service provided by the Cameron County Emergency Communication District to notify residents about life-threatening events like floods, boil water notices, evacuations, and missing persons. It sends alerts via phone call, text, and email, but requires residents to opt-in with their mobile devices.
https://cameroncounty911.com/911-facts/codered-emergency-notification-system/
