Potosi Natural Gas Main Break Update

(Potosi, MO) A gas line that broke yesterday in Potosi is fixed. In a social media post, officials with the City of Potosi say they are working to get most of the customers restored by this evening. A press release from Potosi city officials indicates at around 8:30 Tuesday morning, a gas main was damaged during the installation of a new gas line. No injuries were reported. About 900 facilities and homes were effected. In anticipation of the winter storm approaching, the Red Cross is providing a shelter at the Potosi Southern Baptist Church at 10165 West State Highway 8 in Potosi. One source tells KFMO B104 News multiple businesses had to close because of no heat and no gas to cook with. The Potosi School district ended classes early yesterday. KFMO B104 news will continue to pass along updates as we receive them.