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ATTENTION Washington County residents🚨🚨
Update at Loveland Chemical:
SHELTER IN PLACE effective immediately for residents located inside the lines of Hwy 182 from Beauchamp to Kuehn Rd and VFW from Beauchamp to Kuehn Rd due to potentially hazardous smoke.
Close all windows and doors, turn off air-conditioning and ventilation systems that bring outside air indoors, and avoid outdoor activities.
Watch for symptoms of chemical smoke exposure, including:
Burning or watering eyes
Coughing or throat irritation
Headaches or dizziness
Nausea or vomiting
Chest tightness or shortness of breath
Call 911 immediately if you experience difficulty breathing, chest pain, confusion, fainting, or seizures.
Firefighters are working to extinguish chemicals. Decon will be set up with the assistance of the hospital on site. No injuries at this time.
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Update at Loveland Chemical:
SHELTER IN PLACE effective immediately for residents located inside the lines of Hwy 182 from Beauchamp to Kuehn Rd and VFW from Beauchamp to Kuehn Rd due to potentially hazardous smoke.
Close all windows and doors, turn off air-conditioning and ventilation systems that bring outside air indoors, and avoid outdoor activities.
Watch for symptoms of chemical smoke exposure, including:
Burning or watering eyes
Coughing or throat irritation
Headaches or dizziness
Nausea or vomiting
Chest tightness or shortness of breath
Call 911 immediately if you experience difficulty breathing, chest pain, confusion, fainting, or seizures.
Firefighters are working to extinguish chemicals. Decon will be set up with the assistance of the hospital on site. No injuries at this time.
Hear Audio Alert: hrpow.us/xahHIqd
You can also see the message at:
hrpow.us/LxSP4lP
Most people know MEMA helps during disasters, but do you know all that we do?
Well, we’re answering that question: What does MEMA do?
MEMA works behind the scenes to help Mississippi prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters. Join us all month long as we spotlight MEMA’s main departments and their roles, starting with #Preparedness! #DisasterReady #whatdoesMEMAdo
Check out how MEMA is working today to prepare Mississippi for tomorrow's emergencies:
Well, we’re answering that question: What does MEMA do?
MEMA works behind the scenes to help Mississippi prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters. Join us all month long as we spotlight MEMA’s main departments and their roles, starting with #Preparedness! #DisasterReady #whatdoesMEMAdo
Check out how MEMA is working today to prepare Mississippi for tomorrow's emergencies:
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