Evacuation and shelter-in-place orders after chemical release in North Toledo
Residents in north Toledo are being ordered to shelter-in-place or evacuate depending on their location after a chemical was released into the air late Tuesday night.
TOLEDO, Ohio (WJW) — Residents in north Toledo are being ordered to shelter-in-place or evacuate depending on their location after a chemical was released into the air late Tuesday night.
According to the City of Toledo website , at 10:48 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20, Toledo Fire & Rescue ordered everyone within a 1-mile radius of 1050 Progress Avenue to evacuate because of a hazardous materials release. At 4:24 a.m. on Wednesday, everyone within a 3-mile radius was advised to shelter in place.
The city didn’t immediately provide details of what chemical had been released into the air but described is as an irritant that can cause burning of the eyes, nose, mouth, and skin.
“Symptoms of overexposure include headache, dizziness, tiredness, nausea and vomiting. Please contact a medical professional if you believe you’re having a reaction to exposure,” stated the city.
Complicating the situation, officials report dense fog in the Toledo area making it difficult to tell what is fog and what is a chemical plume.
“Please don’t rely on how the air looks,” stated the city alert.
Evacuees are being taken to temporary shelters at a nearby elementary school and a Meijer parking lot where Red Cross and public transit buses are stationed as temporary shelters.
Residents can find the latest updates, HERE .
*Vince Fratiani contributed to this report*
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