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Remediation and S/welter Memo <br />March 25`x`, 2008 <br />Page 2 <br />I1NC officials and contractors have been doing ground water remediation for some time and they <br />have extensively studied the area. Some minor releases and possible reactions resulting from the <br />removal of chemicals are expected on the remediation site, but they are all expected to be quite <br />small and transient. Nevertheless, Animal Services staff has developed evacuation plans for <br />staff, volunteers and visitors, as well as safety plans for sheltering animals on-site, in the event <br />that any such unexpected measures would be needed. <br />Our cooperation with UNC during this remediation process includes the development of different <br />signage for shelter access and parking, and also information for volunteer dog wallcers. We are <br />also sitting down with LTNC staff and their contractors to discuss the remediation process in <br />relation to safety. Our. next meeting is scheduled for April 1, and these meetings have included <br />County staff from the Department of Health, Emergency Management, and Public Worlcs, as <br />well as LTNC personnel and contractors. <br />Be assured that we will communicate regularly and effectively with all Animal Services staff and <br />stakeholders as this process moves forward. We want to be sure that we are doing everything <br />that needs to be done to minimize disruption of shelter business and activities, and that <br />information is shared so that everyone knows exactly what is to occur ahead of time so that any <br />questions may be answered. <br />Cc: Gwen Harvey, Assistant County Manager <br />Jess Allison, Animal Shelter Manager <br />