Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee apartment building chemical hazard; closure ordered
Milwaukee Well being Division (MHD)
MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Well being Division on Saturday, March 25 ordered the emergency evacuation and closure of a north facet house constructing resulting from a chemical hazard.
The well being division stated it was knowledgeable Friday by the Wisconsin Division of Pure Assets in regards to the well being hazard at Neighborhood Throughout the Hall close to thirty second and Heart.
Officers reported elevated ranges of trichloroethylene (TCE) in residential areas, which might trigger critical hurt to well being.
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The well being division stated it’s actively working to relocate residents to protected, momentary housing.
A public assembly for residents shall be held within the coming days to supply extra data, anticipated subsequent steps and a possibility to ask questions.