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Givaudan hosts final community update as cleanup continues post-explosion

They say additional dates will be announced in the new year.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It's been over a month since a Givaudan factory explosion killed two people and injured more. The company is now holding it's last in-person community update meeting of the year as they continue to cleanup the Clifton neighborhood. 

On Wednesday, they company said Givaudan and Crawford & Co Insurance will be at United Crescent Hill Ministries from 4-6 p.m. 

They say additional dates will be announced in the new year. 

Over the next few weeks they will continue to clean-up work at the Givaudan plant site including the removal of materials and ingredients. 

Working in collaboration with the KY EPA and other relevant regulatory authorities, they've began a thorough protocol for material/ingredient removal.

The process includes removing any ingredients used in making colors as listed by the FDA, though not all of these may be on site.

The company says a reputable company, experts in material removal, will manage the process. 

There will be more truck traffic to and from the site during this time so, the driveway from Payne Street will be blocked off from Dec. 17-20. 

They ask that for safety reasons people should not cross the barriers or get in the way of the process and traffic.

Some of the clean-up/removal steps involved are weather sensitive so to ensure safe operations, times and dates may be changed or finalized with short notice.

To reach the company about reimbursement requests or other questions you can call or text 502-341-2903.

They say someone will either answer directly or will return your call or text within two business days.

Residents can also send an email to communitysupport@ddwcolor.com

They say if you have not yet completed a claim form, please log the details of your claim and your communication on their website form.

To speak with Crawford and Co for requesting an estimated date for property assessments, repair follow up, insurance related questions and more you can call 404-913-1949.

They say someone from Crawford will answer directly or will return your call as quickly as possible. You can also reach out to the direct email to send claims to and request information from Crawford and Co. at givaudanclaims@us.crawco.com.

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