Wilkin issues statement on Vinton County chemical leak

COLUMBUS—State Senator Shane Wilkin (R-Hillsboro) is urging his constituents to stay safe and follow orders from the local sheriff's office on an ongoing chemical leak from the Austin Powder Plant in northern Vinton County.

"Public safety is of the utmost importance," said Wilkin. "I urge those affected to listen to the local sheriff's office and other emergency personnel on what to do and how to proceed during this emergency." 

An evacuation order has been issued in parts of Vinton County. According to the Vinton County Sheriff's office, a shelter has been set up at the Vinton County High School for evacuees.

Additional information can be found at the sheriff's office Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/VintonCountySheriffsOffice
 
Senator Shane Wilkin represents the 17th District in the Ohio Senate, which encompasses Fayette, Gallia, Highland, Hocking, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross and Vinton counties, as well as part of Perry County. Learn more at www.OhioSenate.gov.

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