Door-to-door crews in Flat Rock urging evacuations after chemical spills

FLAT ROCK, me. – On Monday, teams went door-to-door to areas where experts recommended Flat Rock residents evacuate due to a gas leak.

The state still controls the hazardous fumes caused by the gas leak at Ford’s Flat Rock assembly plant.

Officials have canceled the Flat Rock Riverfest this weekend due to the continuing state of emergency.

Hotel vouchers are delivered at Flat Rock Community High School.

Ford Motor Company on Wednesday discovered a gas leak at the Flat Rock assembly plant. The company closed the pipe and thought the spill was contained on its property. It was not like that. Officials have been identified two zones which are potentially exposed to benzene fumes dangerous for leakage.

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The community runs the risk of being exposed to high levels of benzene, considered a total volatile organic compound (VOC), which can be harmful to human health, according to the state. Measurements of air inside buildings and sewer lines have shown VOC levels that exceed sanitary and explosive protection levels, the state added.

Benzene is a flammable, colorless liquid with a sweet odor that is used to make other chemicals. It is found in gasoline, crude oil and tobacco smoke. Breathing in higher levels of benzene can cause drowsiness or dizziness, headaches, vomiting, or a fast heart rate. Both long-term and short-term exposure to benzene can increase the risk of cancer, cause blood problems, and damage the immune system.

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Speaking at the press conference, the director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Elizabeth Hertel, said, “We are asking residents of the affected areas to evacuate until we can resolve this situation. response will go door-to-door today to make sure residents are informed and receive prompt and accurate information about evacuation resources.At this time we do not believe there is an imminent danger to residents.However, we act with very careful “.

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