RSOE EDIS: USA - HAZMAT - 2010.03.24

RSOE Emergency and Disaster Information Service Budapest, Hungary RSOE EDIS ALERTMAIL

2010-03-24 19:58:59 - HAZMAT - USA EDIS CODE: HZ-20100324-25446-USA Date & Time: 2010-03-24 19:58:59 [UTC] Area: USA, State of Texas, , Alice '!!! WARNING !!! Damage level: Low (Level 1) Not confirmed information! Description: Authorities are asking for the public’s help in finding potentially dangerous radioactive materials stolen from an oil and gas exploration truck in Alice. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reported that the theft of the nuclear materials took place on Friday night. Investigators said six lead containers containing the radioactive materials were kept in a clear plastic bag placed inside the truck’s toolbox. Each metal container is shrink-wrapped and contains a glass vial of ceramic granules called radioactive tracer “sand” used by ProTechnics, a Houston-based oil and gas exploration company. The company's truck was parked outside the Walmart store in Alice at the time of the alleged theft. The company is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of the containers. DSHS officials said a person handling the containers or the sand could be at risk of radiation exposure. Posted:2010-03-24 19:58:59 [UTC] Please DO NOT reply to this message: replies may be treated as errors and result in your subscription being deleted. If you have trouble or other queries, send email to havaria@rsoe.hu RSOE EDIS is operated by the National Association of Radio-Distress Signalling and Infocommunications (RSOE), Budapest, Hungary. Because of the complexity of this system and its dependence on other systems, we cannot be responsible for delays or failures in forwarding or transmission. You're receiving this AlertMail because you subscribed for the service. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Contact: havaria@rsoe.hu