This daily update from the Unified Command Team keeps the public informed of the latest response activities following the Cantonment Digester Incident that occurred Sunday, Jan. 22. The Unified Command Team 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. The Unified Command Team’s top priority is the safety of our friends, neighbors and response personnel while ensuring the environment is fully protected.
Cleanup
- As previously reported, The Unified Command has been made aware businesses are contacting community members potentially impacted by the Cantonment Digester Incident and offering various services including water testing, pressure washing and carpet cleaning for a fee. Please be aware International Paper, through the Unified Command Team, is not currently coordinating with any business other than Cotton and CTEH, who are managing the community cleanup. All community questions and concerns should be coordinated directly through the UC’s Joint Information Center available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-850-968-4208.
- The Unified Command’s remediation plans and sampling results are located at: https://depnewsroom.wordpress.com/international-paper-cantonment-digester-incident/
- Cleanup continues to progress well, with approximately 200 team members working in the neighborhood, completing the majority of cleaning required at approximately 10 homes per day.
- A long-term environmental monitoring plan will be implemented after daily monitoring and cleanup efforts have been completed.
- The Joint Information Center is available 24/7 at 1-850-968-4208.
