Updates Regarding BioLab’s Conyers Facility
Latest Updates From BioLab
BioLab Provides Update on Successful Clean-Up Efforts at its Conyers Facility
Conyers, GA – BioLab today provided an update regarding the successful completion of emergency response operations at its Conyers facility. As announced by the Unified Command, the chemicals at the site have been treated and/or secured, the site is no longer producing fumes, and the EPA has recorded 72 hours of no air quality exceedances in the community. Additionally, Rockdale County lifted the shelter-in-place order for the entire county as of October 17.
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Update on BioLab’s Community Assistance Center and Important Reminder for Residents & Business Owners on Claims Process
Conyers, GA – BioLab’s Community Assistance Center successfully held its opening day yesterday, serving nearly 100 local residents and business owners affected by the fire at the Conyers facility. In addition to the in-person Center, BioLab responded to almost 3,000 inbound calls to the 24/7 hotline number, helping with claims, reimbursement requests and more.
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BioLab to Open Community Assistance Center for Local Residents and Business Owners
Conyers, GA – The Unified Command today announced that BioLab will open a Community Assistance Center to provide support for local residents and business owners affected by the fire at the Conyers facility, as part of BioLab’s ongoing efforts to expand services for the local community. These efforts are coordinated with the Unified Command response team’s active work to remediate the situation at BioLab’s facility. The Unified Command includes representatives from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, Rockdale County, and BioLab.
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BioLab’s Dedicated 24/7 Call Center for Local Rockdale County Residents and Businesses to Open Today
Conyers, GA – As part of its ongoing efforts to expand support services for the local community affected by the fire at its Conyers facility, BioLab will today open its dedicated round-the-clock call center for the Rockdale County community at 10:00 a.m. Eastern.
Starting today, local residents and businesses can call (678) 301-2359 to speak with a live representative, 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.
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We continue to work diligently as part of the Unified Command response team, bolstered by the support of the technical specialists we have deployed, to address the situation at our site, and we have continued to make progress since our last update.
Today, the Rockdale County Emergency Management Agency lifted the shelter-in-place except for the two-mile radius around our facility, reducing the number of those affected by the shelter-in-place. This recommendation is based on air monitoring data over the last five consecutive days.
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BioLab has launched BiolabCommunityResources.com as a dedicated online resource for members of the Conyers community. The website includes updates about remediation efforts and the support we are making available, including taking steps to open an in-person Community Assistance Center, providing debris removal services, and supporting organizations that are assisting local residents. The site also includes information to address common questions and key contacts for the community. Please check the website for the latest updates on BioLab’s continued efforts to support our community in Conyers.
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October 16, 2024
Unified Command Releases Photos of BioLab Facility Remediation Efforts
ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. – The Unified Command has released a series of photos capturing images from site cleanup efforts following the chemical release at the BioLab facility; these images document the transition from the initial response to the progress achieved over the past two weeks.
“This progress reflects the hard work and coordination of the Unified Command, cleanup crews, and partner agencies,” said Deputy Chief Jimmy Robinson from Rockdale County Fire Rescue. “We are proud of the efforts of everyone involved not only to act swiftly but to do so with the safety of the community and our responders in mind.”
October 12, 2024
News Release from Unified Command – Continued Improvements in Air Quality Following BioLab Incident
CONYERS, Ga. – Significant progress has been identified in air quality monitoring efforts at and around the BioLab facility. Ongoing air quality assessments over the past two weeks show a steady reduction in chlorine levels, reflecting the success of mitigation and cleanup operations.
October 7, 2024
Rockdale County Lifts Shelter in Place Except for the 2-Mile Radius Around Biolab
ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. – Rockdale County Emergency Management Agency lifts shelter in place except for the two-mile radius around Biolab.
This recommendation is based on data over the last five consecutive days. Readings have not indicated exceedances of chemicals in the air that would require sheltering in place for areas outside of the two-mile radius. This two-mile radius includes a half-mile buffer zone.
October 3, 2024
Rockdale County Deputy Fire Chief Robinson provides an update from the scene at BioLab