City of Horseshoe Bay Alerts
EMERGENCY ALERT
Dear Residents,
A truck driver delivering a chemical to the Central Water Plant unintentionally mixed two chemical compounds in a holding tank. The chemical reaction released chlorine gas from the tank vent. This gas drifted in the south wind to the local area, burning eyes and causing nasal irritation. The tank was shut within minutes, but the off-gases continued to create an air exposure issue.
Police have begun going door-to-door to warn area residents affected by the gas to remain inside until the gas dissipates, which is expected to take approximately one hour. Hazmat crews have been notified, and clean-up will begin soon.
More information will follow as it is available.
City of Horseshoe Bay
Map of the affected area.
A truck driver delivering a chemical to the Central Water Plant unintentionally mixed two chemical compounds in a holding tank. The chemical reaction released chlorine gas from the tank vent. This gas drifted in the south wind to the local area, burning eyes and causing nasal irritation. The tank was shut within minutes, but the off-gases continued to create an air exposure issue.
Police have begun going door-to-door to warn area residents affected by the gas to remain inside until the gas dissipates, which is expected to take approximately one hour. Hazmat crews have been notified, and clean-up will begin soon.
More information will follow as it is available.
City of Horseshoe Bay
Map of the affected area.