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Public safety was first Continued from page 1 9 · Wednesday, July 18, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com "Eventually I decided we needed to get out of there." West said he could hear a loud whooshing sound, which turned out to be high-pressure gas escaping the pipeline, from inside his house, but initially believed it to be nearby construction. This whooshing, the sound at Third Line and Warbler Road, which was comparable to the sound of a jet engine, was audible from as far away as Upper Middle Road. When the wind shifted, the smell of gas could also be detected from time to time in the Third Line/Warbler Road area. Oakville Fire Department Deputy Fire Chief Andy Glynn said the town caught a break Tuesday, such that despite record heat, a fairly steady wind kept the gas from accumulating in any one area. Halton police initially advised residents near the natural gas release sites to remain indoors and shut their windows, however, emergency personnel eventually decided it was necessary to perform some evacuations. Residents living on Warbler Road, Springdale Road and other streets near Third Line were asked to evacuate their homes. Warbler Road resident Peter Hetz was among those asked by fire department officials to leave. "Not sure exactly where I'll go. I might just sit around the McDonald's for a while." Peter Hetz, resident "Not sure exactly where I'll go," he said. "I might just sit around the McDonald's for a while." Police said additional evacuations were planned for the other release point areas, but the RIZIERO VERTOLLI / OAKVILLE BEAVER / @halton_photog releases were stopped before the evacuations responding: The Oakville Fire Department responded when a Union Gas natural gas could take place. pipeline relief valve released gas in three different areas across town. Here, a fire truck is stationed Around 2:15 p.m., the loud whooshing sound on Third Line. from Third Line and Warbler Road ceased. Around 3 p.m., police reported the valve there was no longer releasing gas and residents could return home. A short time later police advised that Union Gas officials had instituted measures to prevent any further release of gas from the pipeline. Police said no one was injured during this incident. Stass said the smell of natural gas should no longer be present in the affected areas, however, residents who still smell natural gas and are concerned about a possible leak may call Union Gas at 1-877-969-0999. An elegant upscale professional wellness centre staffed with top practitioners, trainers and teachers of their profession. · Naturopathic Medicine · Massage/Athletic Therapy · Live Blood Analysis · Personal Life Coaching · Nutrition/Grocery Tour/ In-home Kitchen Makeovers · Food Allergy Testing · Personal Training · Yoga/Pilates · Boot Camps · Meditation · Infrared Sauna/Cycle Sauna · Weight Loss · Acupuncture now open NOW OFFERING ESTHETICS -Waxing, Manicure (OPI Shellac), Pedicures, Facials, Microdermabrasion, Echo 2 Oxygen Treatments, Aromatherapy, Chemical Peels, etc. #22-2172 Wyecroft Rd., Oakville, ON L6L 6R1 905-825-9996 | www.onwc.ca Oakville Naturopathic Wellness Centre (Next to the Bronte GO Station) Open From 5:30a.m. · Enpowering One Person At A Time! · www.oakville.ca July 2 ­ September 24, 2012 Seniors can ride Oakville Transit buses for free every Monday! No tickets, no passes required ­ but please bring proper age identification. For schedules and routes, visit www.oakvilletransit.ca 65+ Tell us what you think about the "Free transit Mondays for seniors" by completing our survey. Visit www.oakvilletransit.ca for details or pick up a printed copy at your local Oakville library, community centre or seniors centre. Happy travelling!