Supporting the Conyers Community
At BioLab, we take our role in the Conyers community very seriously, and we deeply regret the impact of the fire at our warehouse. Our priority is remediating this situation with the health and safety of the community top of mind. The response is being led by the Unified Command, under the direction of the Rockdale County Fire Chief, and comprising local, state, and federal officials and BioLab senior leaders – along with the technical specialists we have deployed. We are all working diligently to make progress onsite.
You have our commitment that we will support our community and make this right.
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Rockdale County Deputy Fire Chief Robinson provides an update from the scene at BioLab
Answering Your Questions
What steps has BioLab taken to address the incident?
We have been fully focused on remediating the situation. We are grateful to the Unified Command response team of first responders, with whom we have been working diligently to address the ongoing situation.
We have also deployed two specialist hazmat crews from Mississippi and Louisiana to support the remediation efforts, two water management companies, and technical chemical specialists.
Air emissions are being actively monitored at the site and in the community by state, local, and federal authorities, and we are supporting these efforts. We are also working to remove any debris carried off-site by the wind, and activated a team tasked with collecting debris. Rockdale County has been testing the water and has been reporting that Rockdale County’s drinking water is safe since the incident began.
Moreover, our Executive Leadership Team is on the ground and engaging directly with local representatives and stakeholders on how we can best provide additional support.
What steps is BioLab taking to support the community?
BioLab has a number of initiatives underway to support the community, of which we are a part:
- We are opening a local Community Assistance Center, which will provide a central in-person location for local residents and business owners in Conyers to have direct access to information and help coordinated by BioLab, and where representatives of BioLab will be.
- Our donations to local organizations thus far include Rockdale Emergency Fund and United Way to support them in their efforts to assist local residents, and we are connecting with additional agencies to establish partnerships and provide further help.
- To supplement our existing efforts to remove debris carried off-site by the wind in public areas and roads, we are also establishing a service where interested parties will be able to request debris removal on residential properties.
We are engaged with residents, government officials, and other community stakeholders to identify other ways to assist the community to ensure that local residents and businesses have the support they need. Our community’s input is incredibly important to us, and we are committed to using every resource necessary to making this right.