Breaking Update: Gas Line Breaks In Hays County

Update 1:24 p.m.:

Per North Hays Fire Department, the gas leak has been contained and the shelter in place order has been lifted.  Highway 290 is now open in both directions.  PEC hasn’t advised when the power will be back up but it should be soon.

UPDATE 10:25 a.m.:

The North Hays Fire Department is now asking for everyone in the affected area of the gas leak to shelter in place and do not evacuate your home or business.

If it is necessary to evacuate anyone, a deputy or firefighter will go to the location and give the order to evacuate.

UPDATE 10:00 a.m.:

Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) is shutting down electrical power in several sections along the 1600 block of East Highway 290 so it will affect some residents and businesses in the area.

Additionally, all businesses in the affected area are being told to shelter in place for precautionary purposes until the leak has been contained.

Original Report:

The Hays County Sheriff’s Office is currently evacuating the Hays Country Acres subdivision due to a gas leak at the 1600 block of East Highway 290 in Dripping Springs, Texas.

A contractor punctured a major gas line at this location.  A Code Red, reverse 9-1-1, is being sent to all residents in the subdivision to evacuate the area.  Highway 290 is also being shut down in both directions at this time.

There are no immediate threats to the public and all are urged to avoid this area until the gas line has been repaired.