Chemical Odor at Gallipolis Water Treatment Plant Prompts Evacuations
2020 Chestnut St
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Summary
- A chemical incident at the Gallipolis Water Treatment Plant prompted the evacuation of nearby areas and a shelter-in-place order for a local business.
- Emergency services responded to the scene following a 911 call from plant employees reporting a strong odor after two chemicals mixed at the scene.
Timeline
The closure will not affect plant operations or water service to residents. There is no hazard to the water supply, officials said. No injuries have been reported.
The shelter-in-place order for nearby businesses has also been lifted.
Most residents who were asked to evacuate are now allowed to return home, Gallia County Emergency Management announced Wednesday afternoon. However, residents in the immediate area of the plant, near the intersection of Chestnut Street and Smithers Avenue, remain under an evacuation order at this time as a precaution as cleanup continues.
The Gallipolis Fire Department, Gallipolis EMA, Gallipolis Police Department and Gallia County EMS are on scene, along with a HazMat. Officials say the Region 7 HazMat team from Welston is also on its way in case they need additional assistance.
Gallia Emergency Management Agency (EMA) confirms residents do not need to take any action regarding drinking water or water usage.
However, there is no threat to the public and the incident is contained to the plant.
First responders evacuated the surrounding blocks and a nearby golf course, and put a business in the area on a shelter-in-place.
WOWK 13 News reports plant employees called 911 at approximately 11:30 a.m. after two chemicals mixed and caused a strong odor.
According to information sourced via Samdesk, first responders are operating at the Gallipolis Water Treatment Plant following a "chemical incident".
Incident reported at 2020 Chestnut St.
The closure will not affect plant operations or water service to residents. There is no hazard to the water supply, officials said. No injuries have been reported.
The shelter-in-place order for nearby businesses has also been lifted.
Most residents who were asked to evacuate are now allowed to return home, Gallia County Emergency Management announced Wednesday afternoon. However, residents in the immediate area of the plant, near the intersection of Chestnut Street and Smithers Avenue, remain under an evacuation order at this time as a precaution as cleanup continues.
The Gallipolis Fire Department, Gallipolis EMA, Gallipolis Police Department and Gallia County EMS are on scene, along with a HazMat. Officials say the Region 7 HazMat team from Welston is also on its way in case they need additional assistance.
Gallia Emergency Management Agency (EMA) confirms residents do not need to take any action regarding drinking water or water usage.
However, there is no threat to the public and the incident is contained to the plant.
First responders evacuated the surrounding blocks and a nearby golf course, and put a business in the area on a shelter-in-place.
WOWK 13 News reports plant employees called 911 at approximately 11:30 a.m. after two chemicals mixed and caused a strong odor.
According to information sourced via Samdesk, first responders are operating at the Gallipolis Water Treatment Plant following a "chemical incident".
Incident reported at 2020 Chestnut St.
The closure will not affect plant operations or water service to residents. There is no hazard to the water supply, officials said. No injuries have been reported.
The shelter-in-place order for nearby businesses has also been lifted.
Most residents who were asked to evacuate are now allowed to return home, Gallia County Emergency Management announced Wednesday afternoon. However, residents in the immediate area of the plant, near the intersection of Chestnut Street and Smithers Avenue, remain under an evacuation order at this time as a precaution as cleanup continues.
The Gallipolis Fire Department, Gallipolis EMA, Gallipolis Police Department and Gallia County EMS are on scene, along with a HazMat. Officials say the Region 7 HazMat team from Welston is also on its way in case they need additional assistance.
Gallia Emergency Management Agency (EMA) confirms residents do not need to take any action regarding drinking water or water usage.
However, there is no threat to the public and the incident is contained to the plant.
First responders evacuated the surrounding blocks and a nearby golf course, and put a business in the area on a shelter-in-place.
WOWK 13 News reports plant employees called 911 at approximately 11:30 a.m. after two chemicals mixed and caused a strong odor.
According to information sourced via Samdesk, first responders are operating at the Gallipolis Water Treatment Plant following a "chemical incident".
Incident reported at 2020 Chestnut St.
The closure will not affect plant operations or water service to residents. There is no hazard to the water supply, officials said. No injuries have been reported.
The shelter-in-place order for nearby businesses has also been lifted.
Most residents who were asked to evacuate are now allowed to return home, Gallia County Emergency Management announced Wednesday afternoon. However, residents in the immediate area of the plant, near the intersection of Chestnut Street and Smithers Avenue, remain under an evacuation order at this time as a precaution as cleanup continues.
The Gallipolis Fire Department, Gallipolis EMA, Gallipolis Police Department and Gallia County EMS are on scene, along with a HazMat. Officials say the Region 7 HazMat team from Welston is also on its way in case they need additional assistance.
Gallia Emergency Management Agency (EMA) confirms residents do not need to take any action regarding drinking water or water usage.
However, there is no threat to the public and the incident is contained to the plant.
First responders evacuated the surrounding blocks and a nearby golf course, and put a business in the area on a shelter-in-place.
WOWK 13 News reports plant employees called 911 at approximately 11:30 a.m. after two chemicals mixed and caused a strong odor.
According to information sourced via Samdesk, first responders are operating at the Gallipolis Water Treatment Plant following a "chemical incident".
Incident reported at 2020 Chestnut St.
The closure will not affect plant operations or water service to residents. There is no hazard to the water supply, officials said. No injuries have been reported.
The shelter-in-place order for nearby businesses has also been lifted.
Most residents who were asked to evacuate are now allowed to return home, Gallia County Emergency Management announced Wednesday afternoon. However, residents in the immediate area of the plant, near the intersection of Chestnut Street and Smithers Avenue, remain under an evacuation order at this time as a precaution as cleanup continues.
The Gallipolis Fire Department, Gallipolis EMA, Gallipolis Police Department and Gallia County EMS are on scene, along with a HazMat. Officials say the Region 7 HazMat team from Welston is also on its way in case they need additional assistance.
Gallia Emergency Management Agency (EMA) confirms residents do not need to take any action regarding drinking water or water usage.
However, there is no threat to the public and the incident is contained to the plant.
First responders evacuated the surrounding blocks and a nearby golf course, and put a business in the area on a shelter-in-place.
WOWK 13 News reports plant employees called 911 at approximately 11:30 a.m. after two chemicals mixed and caused a strong odor.
According to information sourced via Samdesk, first responders are operating at the Gallipolis Water Treatment Plant following a "chemical incident".
Incident reported at 2020 Chestnut St.
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