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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 2009

Page

8

Sinclair site faces lead agency decision on cleanup funds

Iowa officials report no asbestos found in burning Sinclair plant buildings though structural failures remain. FEMA and EPA debate lead federal role for demolition and environmental review as the city pursues 403 funding for emergency protective measures. A $3.5 million insurance settlement supports demolition plans, while prior Phase I and II assessments excluded asbestos concerns.

Curt Jeffryes Iowa Department of Homeland Security Cedar Rapids FEMA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Jeffryes Sinclair Brad Larson Community Development Department Eyerly Howard R. Green Co Howard R. Green Selective Insurance Co Mike Shoger Selective

Air quality monitoring as smoke spreads over Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids residents report odor and air monitors show elevated fine particulate matter from a nearby Sinclair plant fire. Health officials warn that inhalation can affect lungs, with indoor air intake lowered by shutting outside vents at two elementary schools. Emergency staff monitor 43 residents on the Special Needs Registry near the site.

Cindy Hadish Ve Gazette Cedar Rapids Carlos Trevino YMCA Trevino Sinclair Jim Hodina Linn County Public Health Health Department 18Th St Third St. SE Environmental Protection Agency Madison and Taylor Hodina EPA Mike Goldberg Linn County Mercy Medical Center St. Luke’s Hospital Bob Hagarty Geneva Tower

Cedar Rapids Fire Let Burn At Sinclair Plant Amid Strong Winds

Cedar Rapids fire officials rated a 10 on the difficulty scale as crews faced a vacant Sinclair meatpacking plant blaze. Firefighters, unable to enter safely, began demolishing walls to expose hotspots while winds shifted. Foam froze in subzero temps and arson investigators are on scene.

Brian Ray the Gazette D.W. Zinser Sinclair Cedar Rapids Iazette Aectt Mark English English Mary. Sharp Gazcomm.com

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