Keep Up-to-date on the BioLab Chemical Fire

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Continue to follow the advice of your local EMA’s. However, if you experience symptoms, please contact your health provider or the Georgia Poison Center at 404-856-6252.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call a healthcare provider or 911.

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For the most up-to-date information on the BioLab chemical fire, please follow your county’s website or social media:

Rockdale County
Rockdale County’s Facebook page or rockdalecounty.gov.

Gwinnett
GwinnettCounty.com

Newton
Newton County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page or www.co.newton.ga.us.

Health Department Hours or Closings

As of today, October 7, 2024, all health department locations are observing regular hours.

GNR Public Health follows recommendations from the agencies responding to the chemical fire to determine if a health center or an environmental health office must close or observe reduced hours. If you are visiting a health department location within an affected area, please call 770.904.3717 to confirm the health center or office is open.

Georgia Emergency Management Agency
The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD), the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), in coordination with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provided community guidance, including symptoms of exposure, for people affected by the BioLab chemical fire in a press release on October 2, 2024.

Read the full release here.