RSOE EDIS: USA - HAZMAT - 2010.04.03

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2010-04-03 16:51:04 - HAZMAT - USA EDIS CODE: HZ-20100403-25572-USA Date & Time: 2010-04-03 16:51:04 [UTC] Area: USA, State of Illinois, 12747 Hoyne Avenue, Blue Island Damage level: Moderate (Level 2) Not confirmed information! Description: A total of 19 people, including nine children, were assisted by the American Red Cross following a reported chemical spill Thursday night in south suburban Blue Island. Late Thursday, the Blue Island Fire Department confirmed that crews were on the scene of a reported chemical spill in the 12700 block of Hoyne Avenue in Blue Island. Dispatch reports indicated a hazardous materials incident was reported about 8:30 p.m. and a full HazMat response was initiated about 9 p.m. The American Red Cross was notified and responded to a HazMat situation at 12747 Hoyne Avenue to assist 10 adults and nine children, according to Red Cross spokeswoman Jackie Mitchell. The Red Cross provided clothing, shelter, food and medication, Mitchell said. Blue Island police and fire personnel declined to comment early Saturday, but sources said one man was taken to the hospital for an inhalation injury. Posted:2010-04-03 16:51:04 [UTC] Please DO NOT reply to this message: replies may be treated as errors and result in your subscription being deleted. If you have trouble or other queries, send email to havaria@rsoe.hu RSOE EDIS is operated by the National Association of Radio-Distress Signalling and Infocommunications (RSOE), Budapest, Hungary. Because of the complexity of this system and its dependence on other systems, we cannot be responsible for delays or failures in forwarding or transmission. You're receiving this AlertMail because you subscribed for the service. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Contact: havaria@rsoe.hu