Benzene Levels Spike Near Haifa Refinery; Schools Relocate
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
Two schools in Kiryat Ata will move to temporary locations after high benzene levels were measured near the Bazan oil refinery complex. The Ministry of Environmental Protection and the Ministry of Health issued the announcement Sunday night. Residents within a kilometer of the refinery are advised to limit outdoor time, especially children and pregnant women.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Two Kiryat Ata schools will relocate due to high benzene levels near the Bazan refinery.
- The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Ministry of Health announced the findings Sunday night.
- Residents within 1 km of the refinery are advised to limit outdoor exposure.
- Children and pregnant women are specifically cautioned about outdoor activities.
- Workers in the industrial zone should keep windows closed and use AC.
Two schools in Kiryat Ata will temporarily relocate due to unusually high benzene concentrations detected near the Bazan oil refinery complex, officials announced Sunday night. The Ministry of Environmental Protection and the Ministry of Health issued the joint statement, adding that the schools will operate from alternative sites.
In addition to the school relocations, the ministries are advising the general public within a one-kilometer radius of the refinery to limit outdoor activities. This recommendation is particularly emphasized for children and pregnant women. Workers in the industrial zone are advised to keep windows closed and use air conditioning systems.
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