SALISBURY TWP., Pa. – Some students in Lehigh County had to head home shortly after arrival over a reported chemical spill.<\/p>\n
It happened Monday morning at Salisbury High School.<\/p>\n
Emergency services were notified out of an abundance of caution because the source of the spill could not immediately be located, according to a news release from District Superintendent Lynn Fuini-Hetten.<\/p>\n
As a precaution, students and staff were safely evacuated to the stadium, where all students were accounted for before being dismissed or bused home, according to the news release.<\/p>\n
After investigating, emergency personnel identified the substance as butanol, a scientific solvent, Fuini-Hetten said.<\/p>\n
According to the news release, the leak was contained within a hazardous material storage cabinet, which functioned as designed and prevented further exposure.<\/p>\n
Fuini-Hetten said the source of the leak was determined to be a broken container inside the cabinet.<\/p>\n
The spill was isolated, contained, and cleaned up by qualified responders, according to the news release.<\/p>\n
Fuini-Hetten said the area was thoroughly inspected by emergency services and determined to be safe for re-entry.<\/p>\n
School is set to resume as usual Tuesday.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am extremely grateful to our staff, students, and first responders for their quick and calm actions,\u201d said Lynn Fuini-Hetten.<\/p>\n
\u201cSafety is always our top priority, and the protocols in place worked exactly as intended.\u201d<\/p>\n
Principal Heather Morningstar said, \u201cI am proud of how our students and staff responded today during the chemical spill evaluation. Their calm cooperation and adherence to safety procedures ensured a smooth and secure outcome for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n
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