The St. Tammany Parish government was telling some residents to stay inside after a reported chemical leak in the Slidell area.
"First responders are actively working an ammonia leak around 550 Carnation St. in Slidell. Those within one mile of that location should Shelter in Place. Please avoid the area," parish officials posted to social media.
They have now lifted that order.
St. Tammany Parish Government
The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration says, "Ammonia is considered a high health hazard because it is corrosive to the skin, eyes, and lungs."
St. Tammany authorities released little other information.
"Updates will be made as they are available."
Google Maps says that Thompson Packers Inc. is located at 550 Carnation St.
They provide beef, pork, veal and lamb.
The company's website says, "Thompson Packers is a 100-plus employee meat packing operation that supplies not only restaurants, but hotels and the offshore and marine catering industry as well as national distributors."
