Streets in Lelystad cleared due to ‘strange air’ | Inland

At first it was thought that it was gas, but the air appeared to be coming from the sewer. The fire brigade took samples. These are examined by the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM). “We do not know what it may be,” said the municipal spokesman.

Depending on the results from RIVM, it will be decided whether the evacuated residents can go home again. Samples are also taken from wells in surrounding streets. The results of those samples determine whether the residents can stay at home.

Temporary shelter has been arranged for residents at the De Rietlanden school community, in another part of the city. Some of the residents went to see family or friends. The Red Cross is also present to assist with the reception. Volunteers have set up beds, chairs and tables and reassure residents, a spokesperson said. Several evacuated people are infected with the corona virus or are in quarantine. They must be collected separately from the others.

The emergency services are on site with many people and equipment. The police have cordoned off the area and closed all roads into the neighborhood. As a precaution, the ambulance is also on site. At the beginning of the evening, an NL alert was sent to the entire neighborhood.

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