The message below is from NY-Alert

…This is an ACTUAL CHEMICAL HAZARD ALERT…

Headline: Shelter Within Warning

Activation Time: 08/02/12 4:35 AM

Expiration Time: 08/02/12 4:35 PM

Issued By: Rensselaer County Emergency Management

Affected Jurisdictions: Rensselaer County: Nassau (town), Schodack, Stephentown

Description:The following message has been released by Rensselaer county Emergency Management Officials:  The Rensselaer County Executive has announced that due to an Emergency condition at TCI, Inc., 39 Falls Industrial Park Rd, Ghent, NY, Columbia County, all persons living or working in the Towns of Nassau, Schodack, and Stephentown, should shelter withing, close all windows, shut off all air conditioning units, and devices that draw in outside air.  Residents should be prepared to shelter within for the next 12 hours, and are advised to spend as little time, if any, in the outside environment as possible.  This measure is a precautionary measure for your protection.  Residents are instructed to NOT dial 9-1-1, unless you have an emergency.  For further information, you may contact 266-7684 or 266-7686.  As additional information becomes available, it will be provided.

Instructions:Remain inside as much as possible.  For further information, contact 266-7684 or 266-7686.

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