Alberta Emergency Alert - Hazardous Materials Alert

Advisory: Hazardous Materials - Parts of Alberta

Issued Oct 03, 2017 at 15:00 HRS

Source: Yellowhead County

Issued: Oct 03, 2017 at 15:00 HRS

History:

- Alert: Oct 03, 2017 at 15:00 HRS
- Update: Oct 03, 2017 at 15:19 HRS
- Update: Oct 03, 2017 at 16:23 HRS
Cancel: Oct 03, 2017 at 16:28 HRS

Description: Alberta Emergency Alert - Hazardous Materials Alert

There is a natural gas release in Yellowhead County at the Pinedale Transfer Site located one mile north of Township Road 534.

There has been a rupture of a two-inch gas line at the Pinedale Transfer Site. All nearby residents are asked to shelter in place. RCMP will be going door to door to assist residents and give further instructions. Please contact the school division regarding any diversion to regular school bus routes.

Area: Yellowhead County

Affected areas (3):

Yellowhead County
Hinton
Edson

Action to take:

Move indoors and stay indoors
Close doors, windows, and vents
Please ensure furnaces are off so external air is not pulled inside dwellings
Seek medical attention or contact Alberta Healthlink if you experience breathing difficulties
Avoid the area
Follow the directions of local authorities

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