Please take precautions due to BioLab fire

Overnight winds have shifted bringing heavy clouds and strong chemical odor into the County. Wind conditions can move the clouds and chemical odor into and out of any area throughout the day. EPD reports are still saying the air quality is deemed safe.

If you are in an area of high chemical odor or heavy smoke, we encourage you to take shelter in place precautions. Shelter in place precautions include:

• Staying inside and away from smoke;
• Keeping indoor air as clean as possible with windows and doors closed;
• Do not run air conditioners;
• Bringing pets inside.

Due to how crucial the winds are in the movement of the smoke, the situation remains fluid and we appreciate your patience in this matter. Your safety remains our No. 1 priority and we will continue to work with our state and local partners in assessing the situation and providing information.

The EPA is using real-time air monitoring instruments to provide data from the field. That data can be found here: https://www.epa.gov/ga/conyers-ga-biolab-fire?fbclid=IwY2xjawFo1ShleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHWnjKidjfNY3I1pDBu2XxgQDfgltHiojKU_cfTdHb6YlyjS_Kbq3L1ZI3g_aem_t3SjnZ-FY-OlIlUSSU18XA

Individuals with questions or concerns regarding this event should contact the Georgia Poison Center 404-856-6252.