As many of you are aware, Rockdale County was recently impacted by a chemical fire at the Biolab facility. This incident resulted in a significant chemical plume that lingered in the air, prompting multiple emergency alerts to be issued through text messages and news outlets. The nature of this event has raised serious concerns among our members, particularly regarding the potential long-term health effects of exposure to these chemicals.
We understand the gravity of these concerns, and we are committed to keeping you informed as more information becomes available. Our top priority is ensuring that you have access to accurate, up-to-date resources to help you stay informed and make the best decisions for your health and safety. We are closely monitoring developments and will continue to provide updates as they emerge.
In the meantime, we encourage you to review the following resources for additional information on the situation and how to protect yourself and your family.
URL(s):
https://www.rockdalecountyga.gov/updates-on-bio-fire-9-29-24/
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/topics/respirators/factsheets/respfact.html
Notes: Rockdale County Emergency Management (EMA) hotline:770-278-8300 RCSO non-emergency hotline: 770-278-8200 Georgia Poison Center: 404-856-6252 PEHSU-East National Office (Federal Regions 1-5) American Academy of Pediatrics 141 Northwest Point Blvd Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 http://www.aap.org Tel: (888) 227-1785 (Toll Free) Email: pehsu@aap.org AOEC Clinic Directory Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics (AOEC) 1-888-347-2632 http://www.aoec.org/directory.htm Georgia Department of Public Health 2 Peachtree Street, NW 15th Floor Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3186 404-657-2700 Chemical Emergencies Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response https://emergency.cdc.gov/chemical/overview.asp