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EMO, Navy to detonate bombs this Friday
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Posted on May 25 2004
The Emergency Management Office is warning tour operators, fishermen, commercial planes and the public to stay away from the Laderan Laggun Cliff Line on Friday, during which live ordnance from World War II would be detonated.
The detonation, which will be conducted by a U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal detachment team, will take place Friday between 3pm to 4pm, about a mile north of the Marpi landfill.
EMO director Rudolfo M. Pua said roads from the Last Command Post heading north would be closed as a safety precautions.
“Due to the dangers imposed by this operation and for the safety of the people, we will clear that area prior to the detonation,” he said. “I know there are farms around the area, so I urge farmers to take care of things and vacate the area prior to the detonation time. I urge the public to stay at least one mile away from the area for safety reasons during the time and date of the operation.”
The grid coordinates are 15 degrees, 16.90 minutes North, 145 degrees, 49.33 minutes East and 5,000 feet above sea level.
For more information, contact EMO at 322-9572/9529/8001-3 Ext. 23,24, and 31.
