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(AL) Several Decatur, Morgan & Limestone Schools Dismiss Due to Suspicious Package Near Daikin Plant
WHNT News (Local Affiliate) ^
| 21 NOV 2013
| Claire Aiello
Posted on 11/21/2013 8:34:07 AM PST by Old Sarge
Several schools in Decatur, Morgan County and Limestone County are dismissing due to a suspicious situation at the Daikin facility on Highway 20.
Police say a suspicious device was found attached to a rail car at the facility. The rail car contains hazardous material. No other information about the train car involved or the nature of the device was immediately available.
Police say the estimated potential danger zone is 25 miles. Current weather conditions indicate that the greatest danger area would be to the northeast should an explosion occur. The intersection of State Docks Road and Highway 20 West can be used as a reference point.
TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: Alabama
KEYWORDS: alabama; threatmatrix
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To: no-to-illegals
I don’t know, they haven’t said. But considering evacuating schools in THREE counties, Morgan, Limestone and Lawrence, that seems pretty significant but perhaps the county lines all converge right there around the river @ Decatur area.
Seems it would have to be west or south, as further north-east would be into Huntsville . . . for moving the rail car. Via remote operated locomotive? Or FBI or Bomb squad operating locomotive or something to pull it with?
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posted on
11/21/2013 9:06:08 AM PST
by
Qwackertoo
(Going into Politic Free Zone Momma Grizzly hibernation for a while after this week, maybe forever.)
To: no-to-illegals
Info I'm getting suggests they aren't touching it... the 25 mile evacuation zone is the real eye-opening bit.
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posted on
11/21/2013 9:08:20 AM PST
by
alancarp
(Obama will grab your guns and ship them to Mexican drug mobs.)
To: Qwackertoo
Thanks will go take a look at some maps.
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posted on
11/21/2013 9:08:52 AM PST
by
no-to-illegals
(Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
To: alancarp
The Redstone Arsenal is about 20 miles ENE.
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posted on
11/21/2013 9:09:00 AM PST
by
RoosterRedux
(The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing -- Socrates)
To: no-to-illegals
News conference scheduled for 11:30 by Morgan County EMA.
Local officials will hold a news conference at 11:30 a.m. at the Morgan County Emergency Management Agency to give the latest information.
Roads
At this time, no roads are closed, according to Decatur Police. Highway 20 may close in the near future, if the bomb squad needs to close it to approach, but it is not closed at this time.
River
All vessels on the Tennessee River are asked not to approach the Daikin area.
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posted on
11/21/2013 9:09:08 AM PST
by
Qwackertoo
(Going into Politic Free Zone Momma Grizzly hibernation for a while after this week, maybe forever.)
To: alancarp
If real they best not back away ... Plan is needed not keystone actions.
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posted on
11/21/2013 9:10:00 AM PST
by
no-to-illegals
(Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
To: RoosterRedux
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posted on
11/21/2013 9:10:44 AM PST
by
no-to-illegals
(Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
To: alancarp
That said... the 25-mile evac zone... I see nothing about an evac of the city of Decatur, AL, which is certainly within 25 miles (more like with 5-7 miles).
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posted on
11/21/2013 9:11:09 AM PST
by
alancarp
(Obama will grab your guns and ship them to Mexican drug mobs.)
To: no-to-illegals
Also added, authorities are going door to door within a 5 mile radius . . . with a stay in place type warning . . . until further notice.
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posted on
11/21/2013 9:11:34 AM PST
by
Qwackertoo
(Going into Politic Free Zone Momma Grizzly hibernation for a while after this week, maybe forever.)
To: no-to-illegals
Hopefully it’s just a shipment of dope/S
To: RoosterRedux
The Redstone Arsenal is about 20 miles ENE. Thanks for the reminder.... I guess I'm also within 25 miles, then! :/
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posted on
11/21/2013 9:12:08 AM PST
by
alancarp
(Obama will grab your guns and ship them to Mexican drug mobs.)
To: Qwackertoo
odd only 5 miles yet 25 ordered.
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posted on
11/21/2013 9:12:36 AM PST
by
no-to-illegals
(Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
To: Responsibility2nd
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posted on
11/21/2013 9:13:52 AM PST
by
detch
To: refermech; everyone
25 down to 5 (stay in place) strikes as odd. Wonder what is in the rail car? Any clue on the rail car load?
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posted on
11/21/2013 9:14:36 AM PST
by
no-to-illegals
(Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
To: no-to-illegals
the wording on the 25 miles is “potential danger zone”
so I’m guessing the schools and community college with the students is out of an “abundance of caution” ???
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posted on
11/21/2013 9:15:03 AM PST
by
Qwackertoo
(Going into Politic Free Zone Momma Grizzly hibernation for a while after this week, maybe forever.)
To: Qwackertoo
Thanks ... assessment reasonable.
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posted on
11/21/2013 9:16:14 AM PST
by
no-to-illegals
(Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
To: no-to-illegals
not yet . . . they still aren’t saying. Last update on whnt website 11:04 and EMA conference at 11:30.
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posted on
11/21/2013 9:16:17 AM PST
by
Qwackertoo
(Going into Politic Free Zone Momma Grizzly hibernation for a while after this week, maybe forever.)
To: Old Sarge; All
I just happened to catch my SIL who was headed to that area from H’ville. Caught her just in time so she could turn around. It would have been a mess and she’s due in court at 1:30.
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posted on
11/21/2013 9:16:23 AM PST
by
RushIsMyTeddyBear
(Great vid by ShorelineMike! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOZjJk6nbD4&feature=plcp)
To: Old Sarge; All
MAJOR industrial area down hwy 20 and it runs along side the Tenn river.
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posted on
11/21/2013 9:17:41 AM PST
by
RushIsMyTeddyBear
(Great vid by ShorelineMike! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOZjJk6nbD4&feature=plcp)
To: Qwackertoo
your key ... I agree ... they are not saying.
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posted on
11/21/2013 9:18:26 AM PST
by
no-to-illegals
(Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
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