Officials in New Jersey held a public meeting Tuesday about lingering concerns from a tractor-trailer gas leak that caused a foul odor to waft across several counties.
The foul smell traveled into surrounding counties and prompted officials to advise residents to stay inside while air quality tests were conducted. Air quality tests conducted by local Haz-Mat teams and the Department of Environmental Protection and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency confirmed that there is no risk to the public.
Those who attended the meeting appreciated hearing from experts, but naturally some concerns remained. Dave Edmondson with TransChem said that the company still doesn't know what caused the chemical reaction, but the leak is contained and the tanker remains on site. "We fully understand the magnitude of how we’ve affected community, that's why we are here," Edmondson said.
According to Gloucester County Emergency Management, a Health and Claims Information Center is now open and staffed by TransChem USA & CTEH for anyone who would like to speak to a Health Professional or needs information regarding a claim.
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