Aamjiwnaang First Nation declares state of emergency over benzene levels – CTV News

April 25, 2024

On Thursday, Aamjiwnaang First Nation Chief Chris Plain declared a state of emergency, “…due to the ongoing and excessive discharge of the chemical compound benzene from INEOS Styrolution’s facility.”

Aamjiwnaang defined emergency as, “…a situation that by its nature affects the health, safety, welfare, and property of a community and requires a prompt, controlled, and coordinated response by one or more agencies.”

As previously reported by CTV News(opens in a new tab), a halt in production at INEOS Styrolution on Tashmoo Avenue in south Sarnia didn’t happen until several people fell ill and an order from the province was issued.

The provincial order given last Thursday gave the company one week to create a plan to address benzene levels.

Read More: https://london.ctvnews.ca/aamjiwnaang-first-nation-declares-state-of-emergency-over-benzene-levels-1.6862643

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