Concerns about a possible gas leak at Neosho Rapids Elementary were ultimately unfounded, but students and staff went to a reunification point outside the school as a precautionary measure Thursday morning.
Everybody at the school — and those coming in — had to move to a reunification point after a report of a possible gas leak shortly after 7 am. On KVOE’s 8:05 am newscast Thursday, USD 252 Southern Lyon County Superintendent Mike Argabright says the timing — right before school on the second day of classes — could have been challenging, but everybody handled the situation well.
Argabright also thanked Hartford-Neosho Rapids and Emporia firefighters, as well as Lyon County Emergency Management, for their quick response.
7:45 am Thursday: Possible gas leak at Neosho Elementary
Firefighters are on the scene of a possible gas leak in eastern Lyon County.
Firefighters from Emporia and Hartford-Neosho Rapids were toned out to Neosho Rapids Elementary around 7:20 am. An investigation process is currently underway.
No injuries have been reported. It’s unclear if the school building has been evacuated. We’ll keep you updated on KVOE, KVOE.com and KVOE social media.
