Update as of 5:55 p.m.
The shelter-in-place order has been lifted.
Update as of 5:10 p.m.
A representative from Black Hills Energy told News5 that the leak began when an undisclosed company was trying to install a water line, when the crew accidentally hit a Black Hills Energy gas line.
Black Hills has a crew in the area and is working to fix the leak, but there isn't an estimated time of when it will be completed.
Original coverage:
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office (EPSO) has issued a shelter-in-place order from the intersection of Londonderry Drive and Liberty Grove, north to Rex Road, west to Keating Drive, and east to Mount Princeton Drive.
This is due to a gas leak near Londonderry Drive and Liberty Grove Drive.
EPSO says to remain inside, close the doors and windows, and turn off any heating and cooling systems. They also ask to not use open flames or anything that could cause a spark. They also ask that you avoid the area if possible.
Are you prepared for the worst?
The 911 authority says that a new partnership with the ReachWell app will allow Peak Alerts to integrate seamlessly and allow for 130 different language translations.
Reachwell does not require users to make an additional account or provide personal information to receive the alerts.
Once you have downloaded the ReachWell app, follow these steps to get Peak Alerts through the App:
1. Download the ReachWell App wherever you download apps or visit rwell.us/ElPasoCO and accept push notifications
2. Select Preferred Language
3. Add Peak Alerts
Know your emergency alerts
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