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International Paper Tests New Emergency Alert System
September 20, 2021
International Paper in Cantonment tested new emergency alert system on Monday.
The new, louder system has both a warning siren and voice capability, according to spokesperson Whitney Fike.
A system test is planned for 1 p.m. each Wednesday. People in the area will hear a “this is a test” type announcement and warning siren.
We’ll more information in a future story here on NorthEscambia.com.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
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5 Responses to “International Paper Tests New Emergency Alert System”
I heard and felt the blasts from the explosion in 2017 at International. But, my residence is not close enough (5 miles) to get sprayed with dangerous chemicals. We rarely travel to Cantonment due to the train situation. Several years ago we moved from Molino because of the train crossing on Hwy. 29 became worse after living in Molino for 10 years. My wife and I thought about if we had an emergency, and the train was blocking the road, then those few minutes could mean life or death.
It’s a good thing for the public to know about and hear the emergency alerts at surrounding plants.
@Been there Thank you for your reply, I think its pretty neat, once I read a little bit about each of the liquors.
@Ron… White liquor, Green liquor, black liquor, Calcium dioxide and Calcium hydroxide (That’s lime when it’s Dry or wet),Turpentine,possibly Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) ,Acids and more all potentially dangerous
What are the potential hazards that we should be aware of, that require a warning system? Poisonous gases, explosions, poisonous dust, contaminated water?? Where can we find the list and the proper action to take?
Some advanced notification for the plants neighbors who are close enough to hear the siren but not close enough to hear the voice saying it is a test — would have been appreciated.