Executive Summary
- A shelter-in-place order has been issued for the south side of Newaygo, Michigan, due to a natural gas leak.
- Officials have advised the public to avoid the area of M-37 south of M-82.
- Residents in the affected zone are instructed to remain indoors and refrain from using open flames or any equipment.
- The source of the leak has been traced to a commercial property, but further details have not yet been released.
NEWAYGO, Mich. – Authorities have issued a shelter-in-place order for residents and workers on the south side of Newaygo due to a natural gas leak. The Newaygo County Emergency Management office is advising the public to avoid the area of M-37 south of M-82.
According to the official release, individuals within the affected zone are instructed to remain indoors, avoid all open flames, and refrain from using any equipment. Those outside the immediate area have been directed to stay away until the situation is resolved.
The location of the leak has been identified as a commercial address listed as a carpet business. Further details regarding the cause or severity of the leak were not immediately available from officials.