[StBernard] Time for Action

[Westley Annis]

Great job Deborah-  We had another meeting with EPA today and the outcome
was more of the same- encouraging words about the belief that the
environmental issues will be neglible, BUT NO WRITTEN STATEMENT.
 
Keep pushing- I actually thought during the meeting that we should keep the
EPA reps "hostage" in St. Bernard until a report is released- a fair trade I
think.  For all of the federal agents listening in- no intent to harm
anyone, just a a way to express a point.
 
Craig 
 
-----Original Message-----

As previously suggested and endorsed by Councilman Tafaro, it's time to 
get active if you are affected by the EPA halting the disposal of 
debris in the Murphy Oil spill area. Let's start with email to Region 6 
of EPA which is so proud of their recent tour of the area, and 
specifically the Murphy Oil spill area as they state on their website.

You can copy and paste what I wrote (see below)  or write your own. Go 
to   www.epa.gov/region6/r6coment.htm.  Notice there is only one "m" in 
comment so don't spell it correctly or you won't get the website that 
sends them an email. Include your name and phone no. or email address 
to demand a reply.  This is just step one- to give them a chance to 
respond. Hopefully, we don't have to go to step 2.

MESSAGE TO EPA
  The 1, 700 residences and businesses in the Murphy Oil spill area are 
being kept hostage now that EPA has halted the removal of our debris 
 from gutting our homes and buildings. While EPA and others discuss 
where to haul it, who will haul it ,and when it will be hauled, the 
rotting contents fester on our property as we try to salvage what's 
left our homes and businesses. We, the citizens, deserve answers from 
EPA. Your website press release says that EPA directors Johnson and 
Green visited our neighborhood this week, so you know the situation. 
Please contact me asap: Deborah Keller 504-473-3470 or ddk120757 at aol.com
<mailto:ddk120757%40aol.com> .