ASSISTANCE INCREASED TO AID COLUMBIA DEBRIS CLEAN-UP
BBSNews - 2003-02-04 -- NASA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are working
expeditiously to recover Space Shuttle Columbia debris. The
agencies are working as rapidly as possible to protect
public safety, honor the needs of astronaut families, and
support the mishap investigation.
NASA is adding additional expertise and staff to support
clean-up efforts in affected communities. NASA has provided
guidance to EPA to enable clean-up teams to assess and
recover debris when agency personnel are not available.
Additional personnel trained in handling hazardous material
have been added to these teams. The public is reminded not
to attempt to handle Shuttle debris, but to inform local
authorities when debris is found.
All agencies participating in the Space Shuttle Columbia
mishap investigation deeply appreciate the caring, patience,
efforts and dedication local communities have demonstrated
during this difficult time.
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