BERGEN, N.Y. (WKBW) — UPDATE: The shelter-in-place advisory in Bergen was lifted around 5:30 p.m. Officials said the reported leak near 15 Church Street had been stopped.
ORIGINAL: A shelter-in-place advisory has been issued in Bergen due to a reported hazardous materials leak.
The announcement was made in a post on the Genesee County, NY Facebook page just before 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
According to the post, the shelter-in-place advisory was issued for the area around 15 Church Street due to a reported hazardous materials leak and Bergen Fire, the Genesee County Hazmat Team, and Mercy Medic 1 were responding.
In an update around 2:40 p.m., emergency officials said the shelter-in-place advisory remained in effect within a 1/2-mile radius of 15 Church Street.
"Residents and businesses outside of the 1/2-mile radius may resume normal travel, but should continue to avoid the area around 15 Church Street," the post said.
Emergency crews remain on scene.
The post said residents in the area should:
- Stay indoors
- Close all windows and doors
- Turn off air conditioners and ventilation systems
- Keep pets inside
- Avoid the area and allow emergency crews to work
