Port St. Joe Elementary School evacuated due to a strong odor of natural gas

PORT ST. JOE, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Port St. Joe Elementary School is being evacuated as a precautionary safety measure after a natural gas odor was detected on campus.

Gulf District Schools leaders say they are investigating the cause of the odor, but have turned off all natural gas at the school.

They are asking parents and members of the community to avoid coming to the school at this time to allow emergency personnel and school staff to respond safely.

They say they expect school to be back in session tomorrow, unless something is found in the investigation.

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