Hazmat team investigates chemical readings near drain, New Providence NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency personnel investigated reports of a possible hazardous materials release near a storm drain by a stop sign on Gordon Road. Readings of about eight parts per million were observed. The hazmat team communicated with county officials and checked nearby residences to ensure safety.
Audio|Heard on: Union NJ Emergency Ops Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Sixty-three to 40, contact one.
00:03
Answer.
00:06
I'm at the drain by the stop sign.
00:07
I'm getting about eight parts per million.
00:11
Can you repeat? What was your highest reading?
00:15
Eight point one parts per million.
00:19
Where?
00:21
When I turn to go across the street and find a drain on the same side and see if I get another.
00:31
Four thousand and sixty-three.
00:32
I am going to make contact with the resident near Gordon Road.
00:37
And see if anything's came into the houses.
00:42
A lot of lockdown.
00:46
In county from Gordon Road, hazmat branch.
00:50
Hazmat branch going to the county.
00:55
So an engine one has been released.
00:57
We'll be having command.
01:00
Copy that, (number withheld).
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Location mentioned:
Gordon Pl, New Providence, NJ 07974
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