General Gas leak forces temporary evacuation of nearly two dozen homes on Highland Avenue CFD spokesperson Lindsey Rogers says a Tennessee American Water Company crew was repairing a water main break when a gas main was damaged, causing a significant leak.Originally published on WRCBTV Chattanooga Fire Department officials say a four-inch natural gas main was damaged along Highland Avenue, forcing the evacuation of nearly two dozen homes on Wednesday evening. […] Written by Anjali Singh December 9, 2020December 10, 2020
General 1 dead, 3 others hurt in West Virginia chemical facility explosion The explosion at a chemical facility in Belle erupted just after 10 p.m. Tuesday and prompted a warning to shelter-in-place for two miles around it.Originally published on NBC News A West Virginia chemical facility erupted into flames after an explosion Tuesday night, killing one person and leading to a 2-mile shelter in place order for […] Written by Anjali Singh December 9, 2020December 10, 2020
General Body of Didion employee recovered from Columbia Co. grain silo Originally published on 2FIRST ALERT CAMBRIA, Wis. (WMTV) – Authorities have recovered the body of the missing Didion employee Tuesday night from a Columbia County grain silo. The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office reports that the employee was a 52-year-old male from Waupun. Officials are withholding the name of the employee until they can notify his […] Written by Anjali Singh December 9, 2020December 10, 2020
General Kansas City Police warn about fentanyl overdoses from laced drugs Originally published on 6NEWS ON YOUR SIDE KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) – Kansas City Police are warning residents a surge in drug overdoses and deaths is likely being caused by drugs being laced with fentanyl. The department said there have been 41 suspected overdoses and nine deaths this year, compared with 23 overdoses in all […] Written by Anjali Singh December 9, 2020December 10, 2020
General Homes evacuated because of gas leak in Idaho Falls Originally published on EAST IDAHO NEWS.COM IDAHO FALLS — An Idaho Falls neighborhood is being evacuated after construction crews hit a gas main in an alleyway between 5th and 6th Streets. The Idaho Falls Fire Department was called to the 200 block of 5th Street at about 11:40 a.m. after the gas leak was reported, […] Written by Anjali Singh December 9, 2020December 10, 2020
General Gas leak closes off area for 2 hours Originally published on SIDNEY DAILY NEWS SIDNEY — A large amount of natural gas was leaked after a construction crew dug up a natural gas line near the intersection of Fair Road and Walnut Avenue Wednesday morning, Dec. 9. Roads were closed off and residents of over 10 homes were evacuated for two hours while […] Written by Anjali Singh December 9, 2020December 10, 2020
General One injured at Dole plant chemical leak in Springfield Originally published on SPRINGFIELD NEWS-SUN One person suffered a minor injury following a chemical leak at the Springfield Dole plant today, an official with the Springfield Fire Division said. Fire and hazmat crews were dispatched at 10:45 a.m. to 600 Benjamin Drive after reports of a chemical leak at the Dole plant, Springfield Fire Division […] Written by Anjali Singh December 9, 2020December 10, 2020
General The Public’s guide to dealing with Hazardous Materials Incidents Hazardous materials can include explosives, flammable and combustible substances, poisons and radioactive materials. Emergencies can happen during production, storage, transportation, use or disposal. You are at risk when chemicals are used unsafely or released in harmful amounts where you live, work or play. Before a Hazardous Materials Incident Many communities have Local Emergency Planning Committees […] Written by Vertika Nigam December 9, 2020October 13, 2021