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Medford Oklahoma evacuated due to leak at ONEOK natural gas facility

March 7, 2012 By TXsharon

I couldn’t tell you about this earlier because I was having technical difficulties. A whole town had to evacuate!

Town Of Medford Evacuated Due To Gas Leak
Mar 01, 2012 5:14 PM CST

The American Red Cross says the town of Medford is being voluntarily evacuated Thursday afternoon because of a leak at ONEOK natural gas facility.
City officials say an evacuation advisory was issued at 3 p.m. Rusty Surette with the Red Cross says the amount of propane spewing from the leak has increased. The winds have increased, as well, and that’s created a dangerous situation for citizens.
Surette says a shelter has been opened in the town of Wakita at the old school located at 200 South Spruce. Anyone who needs a place to stay can go there.
Surette says residents should bring medications, identification, blankets, pillows, infant necessities, toiletries, eye glasses and a cell phone charger for a cell phone if necessary.  No pets will be allowed in the shelter.
A spokesperson for ONEOK says the company considers the air levels in the area safe.
Because of the leak, US81 between Pond Creek and Medford in Grant County will be closed for at least one week due. Transportation officials say traffic will be re-routed to SH11, SH74 and US60.
More:
3/1/2012 Related Story: US 81 At Medford Remains Closed Due To Gas Leak
2/29/2012 Related Story: Propane Leak Forces Evacuation Of ONEOK Plant Near Medford
2/29/2012 Related Story: Gas Leak Threatens Northern Oklahoma Town

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  1. GhostBlogger says

    March 8, 2012 at 12:48 am

    There was a leak like this at an LPG storage facility in Brenham TX in 1992 that did explode:

    http://youtu.be/IpYIvyCXv9w

    http://www.allysite.com/brenham.html

    http://lance-foxx.livejournal.com/152693.html

    There were 3 deaths & 23 injuries there.

  2. Stan Scobie says

    March 8, 2012 at 1:58 pm

    LP (propane) leaks are particularly dangerous because propane is heavier than air.

    Methane (natural gas) is lighter than air. It diffuses pretty readily and doesnt stick around.

    Propane, being heavier will accumulate in a pocket, especially if there is little wind (outside); inside your house it accumulates in the basement often with horrible results.

    Stan Scobie, Binghamton, NY

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