Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) advises the community that the department is aware of a foul, gaseous smell permeating through-out the Frederiksted area for the past few days.
DPNR’s Air Quality Management Program staff has responded to citizens’ complaints and has discovered that the Limetree Bay Refinery is experiencing an exceedance of hydrogen sulfide.
The department is advising the public that persons with respiratory ailments — such as allergies, lung disease and asthma — should consider taking protective actions. Protective actions include staying indoors or relocating to areas less affected.
DPNR will continue to monitor this situation and will advise the community accordingly. If anyone has any questions or concerns, call 773-1082 ext. 2252.