Many people want to know what type of chemicals can be found in their neighborhood.

HOUSTON – Two new lawsuits against Watson Grinding and Manufacturing, site of Friday’s explosion that killed two people and destroyed hundreds of homes, were made public Thursday. Watson employee, Sean Rangel, announced his own lawsuit Thursday, saying he was nearly killed by the blast as he parked his truck Friday morning near the plant. Rangel said he was parking his truck just before 4:30 a.m. Friday, when he saw his friend and co-worker, Frank Flores. As part of his lawsuit, Rangel claims he saw many chemical leaks at the Watson plant in his six years with the company. Watson’s spokesman told KPRC 2 the company will be paying all employees 80% of their salaries for the next 90 days.

On Monday afternoon, a judge granted an order ensuring all evidence to be preserved as investigators try to determine the cause of the blast. The judge granted a temporary restraining order. 2. Who asked for the temporary restraining order? What’s included in the temporary restraining order? An attorney representing Watson Grinding & Manufacturing had no comment after Monday’s proceedings.

Your insurance company will likely go after Watson Grinding & Manufacturing to get all of the money back they paid for repairing your home. This means that your insurance company should not factor your home’s depreciation into the money you will receive for repairs. You can hire a public insurance adjuster at any time. Cal Spoon, a public insurance adjuster and owner of InsuranceBusters.net said there is a 2 year statute of limitations after you receive your offer from your insurance company to dispute it with a public insurance adjuster. To do business in Texas, public insurance adjusters must be licensed with the Texas Department of Insurance.

Heap's sister-in-law Carole Goff is among the hundreds of people whose homes were severely impacted by the explosion at Watson Grinding and Manufacturing Friday morning. Like many residents who live in the Spring Branch area, Goff woke up that morning to a loud blast. Goff said the city is sending engineers to her home and others nearby to inform them of the status of their property. An informational meeting for impacted residents will be held on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at Kamins Motorcars at 4314 Steffani Lane. Speakers at the meeting will discuss how to navigate the insurance and legal process for those residents with damaged homes.

HOUSTON – Many homeowners asset the next steps for the recovery after an explosion Friday morning at a local company damaged more than 200 homes. A Houston-based construction company is advising residents to get their home inspected, and if possible for free. Marcelo Parrott lives a quarter-mile from the site of the explosion in northwest Houston. Laney said regardless of how little the damage looks, she recommends that homeowners get their home inspected by a reputable construction company that can provide a report. Homeowners should also do their due diligence to be aware of the scope of the damage, she said.

HOUSTON – Two employees of the Watson Valve Services company were killed in an explosion at the business early Friday morning in northwest Houston. The men, identified as Frank Flores and Gerardo Castorena, were at the business using the gym facilities when the blast occurred at 4:20 a.m., officials with the Houston Fire Department said in a press conference. My deepest condolences to the families of Mr Frank Flores and Mr Gerardo Castorena on their terrible loss. Gerardo Castorena was one of two victims killed in an explosion in northwest Houston on Jan. 24, 2020. “I wouldn’t have a dad if he wasn’t late,” Martinez said.

HOUSTON – About 200 homes are damaged, in some cases, destroyed in an explosion Friday morning at the Watson Grinding & Manufacturing in northwest Houston. The American Red Cross has established an overnight shelter at Fairbanks United Methodist Church at 14210 Aston St. for those displaced by the explosion. The Red Cross said the shelter will stay open so long as there is a need. Volunteers are asking those who want to help the people to bring packaged food or donate to the Red Cross. Users can offer or request help as well as mark themselves safe from the Houston explosion.

HOUSTON – Northwest Houston residents turned to social media early Friday morning after an explosion at a business. Here are some of the posts we’re seeing about what resident say happened and the devastation they’re finding in and around their homes. #houstonexplosion pic.twitter.com/PyJGgEJftk — Owen Conflenti 📺 (@kprc2owen) January 24, 2020Thoughts to all those near the #explosion. I pray for everyone’s safety 🙏🏻😰Watson Grinding & Manufacturing Co,4525 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77041#houstonexplosion #houston #houston_explosion pic.twitter.com/VUW0h5QN23 — imaa007 (@imaa007) January 24, 2020Facebook also deployed an “I’m safe” crisis response message Friday morning to some Houston residents. Facebook deployed a crisis response feature Friday after a massive explosion in northwest Houston.