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City of Winooski VT
Tuesday March 8th, 2016 :: 07:54 p.m. EST

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Press Release from the Winooski Police Department re: Downtown Winooski Emergecny

The following is an official press release from the Winooski Police Department regarding today’s emergency in the Downtown Winooski Rotary:

The Winooski Police Department received information which led to the discovery of a clandestine lab on Main St. After initial investigation it was determined there were items present which indicated the presence of a functional clandestine lab. The immediate area was evacuated due to safety concerns. Members of the State of Vermont clandestine lab team with the assistance from the State of Vermont Hazardous Materials Unit determined there was no danger to the community. A decontamination of the apartment is underway and will continue into the evening. Further information will be available tomorrow at 1100. For more information, contact LT. Scott McGivern of the Winooski Police Department at 802-655-0221.

Instructions:

Please seek alternative routes.

Address/Location
City of Winooski VT
27 W Allen St
Winooski, VT 05404

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 802-655-6410

Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Public and private transportation
Event:
Road Closure

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