Four treated for exposure at Jones Memorial
From Staff Reports, photo from the Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corps., Inc.
A reported gas leak at the “Alfred Tech” campus today drew a rapid response to the Back River Road campus after multiple building occupants reported feeling ill. After evacuating the building the source of the gas was found to be a carbon monoxide issue. According to Alfred State, the source of the dangerous gas was located, read the college’s full statement:
Please be advised that the Culinary Arts Building on the Wellsville Campus was vacated this afternoon due to reports of feelings of nausea and light-headedness among building occupants. We have identified the likely cause as a localized exposure to carbon monoxide buildup that could lead to the related symptoms with prolonged exposure.
All occupants received medical assessments, with four examined at nearby Jones Memorial Hospital as a precaution. While we have identified and fixed the source, the building will remain temporarily closed until we complete full clearance procedures.”
The Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp posted this update on social media about the response:
Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corps is currently operating at a suspected gas leak at the Alfred State Wellsville Campus.
Wellsville Ambulance responded with four ambulances and an ALS Fly Car to the scene.
WVAC and its partners handled four transports and multiple sign-offs from the incident.
The Wellsville Ambulance Corps received on-scene assistance from Medical Transport Service, Inc., Allegany County Office of Emergency Management, the Wellsville NY Vol. Fire Department, and medical director Dr. Farney.
Also thank you to Genesee Township Volunteer Fire /Ems Dept. Station 37 for providing standby crews.
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