Thursday, November 10, 2016

Cuomo Delivers Briefing on Bethlehem Steel Plant Fire


This morning, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo delivered a briefing and toured the site of the Bethlehem Steel Plant Fire. The blaze has been contained at this time and there are no reported injuries associated with the fire. The state is actively working with local officials, firefighters and first responders to aid affected communities and support emergency response efforts. 

The Governor directed the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services’ Office of Emergency Management to provide immediate assistance yesterday, and has directed them to remain on scene. Additionally, the Department of Environmental Conservation, Department of Health and the Office of Fire Prevention and Control are leading air quality monitoring efforts with other agencies. The air quality monitors provide real-time data to local emergency management officials to support any actions needed to protect public health. The state will continue to actively monitor the air quality. The Department of Transportation has provided equipment to assist with traffic control.   

Source: Press Office, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

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