| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 6434 | 2012-12-04 | Troop G | UPDATE – Doyline Evacuation Extended |
TROOP G - NEWS RELEASE December 4, 2012 UPDATE – Doyline Evacuation Extended After the conclusion of fourth day of operations, Explo Systems’ personnel continued to make significant progress as they work to relocate up to six million pounds of improperly stored propellants. Under the direct supervision of Louisiana State Police Emergency Services personnel, Explo Systems’ employees strategically removed another 400,000 pounds of the improperly stored M6 propellant, which was then correctly stored in approved storage magazines located within the Camp Minden property. Although it was anticipated, no weather-related delays were incurred today. This brings the four-day operations total to 1.6 million pounds. With the recently updated estimated total of six million pounds of propellant believed to be incorrectly stored and given the small confines of tightly packed corridors personnel are contending with, the evacuation order remains in effect and has been extended through Thursday, with the possibility of going into Friday. Louisiana State Police, Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office and Doyline Police Department would like to remind residents that the area has not been deemed safe as of yet and would continue to urge residents to remain outside the evacuated area. For those who must return, it is recommended they do so after dark, when the explosive product is not being handled. This recommendation comes as the safety of all residents is the primary concern as this extraordinary task continues. Additionally as a precaution, the Webster Parish Clerk of Courts would like to remind residents that Saturday’s polling location has been relocated from within the current evacuation area to Westlake Baptist Church. Contact Information: Lt. Julie Lewis Louisiana State Police Public Affairs – Executive Officer Office: (318) 345-2810 Julie.Lewis@dps.la.gov www.LSP.org | |||
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