Alert
Mandatory evacuation ordered due to Natural Gas leak 3 miles S of Manchester. HWY 13 is closed both directions.
A Natural Gas Line has been hit 3 miles south of Manchester, with the strong south winds Evacuation is being done at this time with a mile radius of the leak. If you happen to be in this area please Evacuate. If you smell natural gas in the Manchester City area please contact the Manchester Police Department. Highway 13 is also closed in both directions. Please do NOT call the Police Department for updates. Listen to KMCH for updates.
Instructions:
Gas Leak, Evacuation & Road Closure
Address/Location
Manchester Police Department
208 E Main St
Manchester, IA 52057
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 563-927-3355
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- General emergency and public safety
- Event:
- Gas Leak