OGEMA 鈥� The White Earth pesticide program coordinator is investigating the cause of symptoms such as eye irritation following the Ogema Days softball game on Friday, Sept. 1, according to a on the White Earth Facebook page.
鈥淚f you experienced symptoms and have any unwashed items such as hats, sunglasses, shirts, etc. please put those items in a sealed plastic bag or garbage bag,鈥� the post stated. 鈥淜eep these items in the freezer and contact Renee Keezer for sample collection. These items will not be returned.鈥�
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Keezer, the pesticide program coordinator, can be reached by email at Renee.Keezer@whiteearth-nsn.gov; by cell phone at 218-401-3460; or at her office at 218-935-2488 ext. 2106.
The post encouraged those with eye irritation to flush them with cool water for about a half hour and seek medical attention. Those who attended the softball game but are not experiencing symptoms should still contact Keezer.
The investigation into the matter is ongoing.
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