IP Explosion Update: Info Center Cutting Hours

February 7, 2017

The cleanup following the January 22 explosion at the International Paper mill in Cantonment is continuing, and the Joint Information Center is set to cut hours.

About 200 cleanup personnel continue to work in the affected neighborhood,  completing the majority of cleaning required at approximately 10 homes per day.

The Unified Command’s Joint Information Center (1-850-968-4208) as been available with a live representative 24/7 since shortly after the explosion. It will continue to be available for residents in the affected areas. But beginning Wednesday, live operators will be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday with voicemail available after hour. Calls will be returned the next business day.

The Unified Command is comprised of International Paper, Escambia County EMA/Public Safety, Florida Department of Health, Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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One Response to “IP Explosion Update: Info Center Cutting Hours”

  1. amy on February 7th, 2017 10:01 am

    is this y we are all sick in cantonment??