Who
Individuals, first responders and news media (particularly in counties along Interstates 59, 75, 20 and the southern crescent of I-285)

What
As the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Oak Ridge, TN, prepares to make their first shipment of remote-handled transuranic waste to WIPP near Carlsbad, NM, the U.S. Departemnt of Energy-Carlsbad Field Office is conducting a tour along the I-59 route displaying the TRUCPACT-II and RH-72-B containers that will be used for the shipment.
 
When/Where
Tuesday, July 15, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Dade County E-911/Emergency Management Agency, 215 West Cradtree Street, Trenton, GA
 
How/Why
This tour will give individuals and first responders the opportunity to see the actual shipping package and become familiar with what will be shipped and the transportation requirements. Individuals will have an opportunity to speak with transport drivers and take a tour of the vehicle. Additionally, local EMA/first responders, GEMA/state public safety agency personnel and WIPP personnel will be on-site to answer question, provide facts sheets and explain the shipping procedures.

Contacts
Director Alex Case, Dade County E-911/EMA, 706-657-4111
Randy Howard, GEMA WIPP/LEPC Coordinator, 404-290-3266 (cell)
Ken Davis, GEMA Public Affairs, 404-635-7022 or 404-535-1049 (cell)

You can "Submit an Inquiry" at www.gema.ga.gov 

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