Emergency officials now urging residents near giant sinkhole to check homes for sinking, holes, cracks; Immediately report changes

Published: August 26th, 2012 at 1:42 pm ET
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Title: 8:50 a.m. Morning Briefing
Source: Assumption Parish Police Jury
Date: Aug 26, 2012

Drilling operations with Texas Brine continue. Another stage of casing has been installed and the concrete has been poured. It must set for a 24 hr. period.

OEP [Assumption Office of Emergency Preparedness] continues to urge residents, those that have evacuated and those that remain home, to check their homes for any changes such as cracks, ground holes, sinking, etc. Anything unusual or out of the ordinary should be reported to OEP immediately. All reports will be forwarded to DNR for proper investigation.

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Published: August 26th, 2012 at 1:42 pm ET
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