UPDATE: Residents of Teutopolis who live on the East side of Teutopolis can go home and open windows however if they smell odor they are to call 911.
UPDATE: Residents of Teutopolis who live on West Pearl Street can go home and open windows however if they smell odor they are to call 911.
Teutopolis, IL-(Effingham Radio)- From the Village of Teutopolis Facebook Page:
The evacuation order will remain in effect for the rest of the day and into Sunday morning. If you live North of CSX railroad and East of Teutopolis High School you are in the evacuation area.
From the Effingham City/County 911 Facebook Page:
Emergency crews remain on scene in Teutopolis. This is still a working scene and hazards still exist. We ask you please stay out of the affected area for your own safety!
The evacuation of the affected area remains in effect – please do not go around emergency units or barricades!
The evacuation area begins near the 4-way stop in Teutopolis at Main / Pearl and continues east on US Highway 40 to the area of 2100th St. Remain at least 1 mile north or south of US Highway 40.
Please DO NOT TRY TO GO BACK TO THE HAZARD ZONE AT THIS TIME. It is still a dangerous situation.
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