Ohio Chemical Leak Evacuation: Map of Toledo Residents Urged to Leave
Hundreds were evacuated after a chemical leak in Toledo, Ohio, while others were told to shelter in place.
In northern Toledo, Ohio, residents were evacuated from their homes after a chemical leak from a tank containing glycidyl methacrylate, a hazardous material. Authorities established evacuation zones and instructed those within one mile of the site to leave, while those within three miles to shelter in place, keeping windows and doors closed and turning off ventilation systems.
The leak was discovered late Tuesday, and the evacuation order was issued at 10:48 p.m. The city later expanded precautions, expanding the shelter-in-place order to include a three-mile radius. Glycidyl methacrylate, a colorless liquid used in industrial materials, is chemically an ester of methacrylic acid and glycidol. Exposure to the compound can cause irritation to the eyes, nose, mouth, and skin, with symptoms including headaches, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, and vomiting.
City officials warned of these symptoms and advised anyone experiencing them to rinse or shower and seek medical attention if necessary. The tank involved had a capacity of 5,500 gallons, and the leak was reported around 9:30 p.m., triggering the evacuation order at 10:48 p.m.
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