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We left Manhattan just in time . . .
Jan. 8th, 2007 11:37 amI got this email from Facilities back in NY this morning:
Friends,
We have been informed that the gas smell is now CITY WIDE, (Manhattan) and numerous agencies are investigating. As more information comes available, we will forward to you immediately. Keep your windows closed as much as possible. Thank you.
It was followed by an emailed article:
City Agencies Investigating Strong Gas Odor In Manhattan
January 08, 2007
Con Edison, the Fire Department and multiple city agencies are investigating the source of a natural gas odor throughout Manhattan this morning.
Hundreds of reports of the smell have been flooding the 911 system since around 9 a.m.
The city's Office of Emergency Management says it is aware of the situation and they are investigating.
Reports indicate the odor is widespread throughout Manhattan, from Battery Park City to Upper Manhattan. The odor has been reported to be particularly strong around Herald Square and in NY1's neighborhood in Chelsea.
Some buildings throughout the city have reportedly been evacuated. PATH train service has been suspended between 33rd Street in Manhattan and Journal Square in New Jersey.
The New Jersey Transit website says that they will cross-honor PATH 33rd St. Line customers at Newark, Secaucus and New York Penn Station.
The Associated Press reports a similar odor across the Hudson in New Jersey.
Sheesh. I am so glad to be out of that!
Friends,
We have been informed that the gas smell is now CITY WIDE, (Manhattan) and numerous agencies are investigating. As more information comes available, we will forward to you immediately. Keep your windows closed as much as possible. Thank you.
It was followed by an emailed article:
City Agencies Investigating Strong Gas Odor In Manhattan
January 08, 2007
Con Edison, the Fire Department and multiple city agencies are investigating the source of a natural gas odor throughout Manhattan this morning.
Hundreds of reports of the smell have been flooding the 911 system since around 9 a.m.
The city's Office of Emergency Management says it is aware of the situation and they are investigating.
Reports indicate the odor is widespread throughout Manhattan, from Battery Park City to Upper Manhattan. The odor has been reported to be particularly strong around Herald Square and in NY1's neighborhood in Chelsea.
Some buildings throughout the city have reportedly been evacuated. PATH train service has been suspended between 33rd Street in Manhattan and Journal Square in New Jersey.
The New Jersey Transit website says that they will cross-honor PATH 33rd St. Line customers at Newark, Secaucus and New York Penn Station.
The Associated Press reports a similar odor across the Hudson in New Jersey.
Sheesh. I am so glad to be out of that!
