**Georgetown, DE – January 8, 2025** Emergency services are actively responding to a chemical leak at the Perdue Farms processing plant located at 20621 Savannah Road, Georgetown, Delaware. Crews from the Georgetown Fire Company, Georgetown EMS/Station 93, Sussex County Department of Public… The post Crews On Scene Of A Chemical Leak At Purdue Farms Processing Plant in Georgetown, DE appeared first on TV Delmarva .
**Georgetown, DE – January 8, 2025**
Emergency services are actively responding to a chemical leak at the Perdue Farms processing plant located at 20621 Savannah Road, Georgetown, Delaware. Crews from the Georgetown Fire Company, Georgetown EMS/Station 93, Sussex County Department of Public Safety, and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) have converged on the scene.
According to reports, workers at the facility have encountered a mixture of thioacetic acid and caustics, with a white cloud visibly dispersing into the air.
In response, a 300-meter isolation zone has been established around the plant, and local roads have been closed to ensure public safety. To alert the community, Reverse 911 calls are being disseminated as complaints of unusual odors have surfaced.
Hazmat and EMS teams are currently staging near the Delaware Coastal Airport to manage the situation effectively. Residents are advised to follow the instructions from emergency services and to avoid the area until further notice. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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