Magellan released a statement on Friday saying that air quality near Tekamah has improved and they are removing evacuation requirements for all residents except those within one-mile of the release site.
In addition, Hwy 75 has reopened but County Road P is still closed at this time.
Air quality readings in the general area of the anhydrous ammonia release in Burt County are continuing to improve.
As a result, the Decatur Fire Department and Magellan representatives are removing the evacuation requirements for all residents except those within one-mile of the release site, effective immediately. As residents return to their homes,
Magellan will coordinate re-entry with local officials, and will conduct additional air quality testing at each residence to ensure safe air quality. Magellan will continue to cover the expenses of the residents who were evacuated from their homes.
There are four homes within one mile of the release site which will not be cleared for re-entry at this time. Hwy 75 has reopened but County Road P will remain closed near the release site.
The men and women at Magellan continue to grieve with the Hennig family.
We apologize to those residents who have been evacuated from their homes and to the other individuals who have been impacted by this weeks’ tragic event. We wish to express our appreciation to the Decatur Fire Department, the Tekamah Fire Department, the Burt County Sheriff’s office, the Nebraska State Patrol and the Nebraska Department of Roads for their leadership and assistance.
