2004 CPEO Military List Archive

From: Lenny Siegel <lsiegel@cpeo.org>
Date: 5 Aug 2004 01:28:46 -0000
Reply: cpeo-military
Subject: Army investigates Delaware clam "shells"
 
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Army Investigates Recent Munitions Discoveries

Press Release
Contact: Ms. Cynthia O. Smith of U.S. Army Public Affairs
August 4, 2004

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Army is investigating recent discoveries of munitions being found in crushed clamshells used to pave driveways in Delaware.

The Army is working to determine the source of these munitions, one of which was determined to contain a chemical agent fill, and the locations of crushed clamshell driveways that might contain munitions. The Army advises the public to be aware of the potential dangers posed by these munitions and to report any known or suspected munitions to local law enforcement.

Because the condition of these munitions is unknown, they should be treated as unexploded ordnance (UXO) until assessed by Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel. UXO are munitions that did not function as intended during use. They are considered the most dangerous category of munitions. Many people refer to UXO as "duds," however, they are extremely dangerous and should never be touched or moved as they can still explode and cause serious injury or even death. The fact that they may have been handled or moved in the past does not make them less dangerous in the present. Even souvenirs that have been handled frequently can still present a significant risk.

Munitions come in many different sizes, shapes and colors. Over time, the paint may wear off or fade. As munitions are exposed to weather, they will normally rust, making them more difficult to spot or recognize. In some cases, the munitions may also be encrusted in shell-like material, such as barnacles.

The Army is asking people who know the location of such munitions, even if considered a souvenir, or who spot what they believe may be an old munition not to move, disturb or destroy it, but to immediately call local law enforcement (911). Parents should check with their children to determine if they have found or seen such munitions.

The Army is taking steps to determine the location of all crushed clamshells that may inadvertently contain munitions. As these locations are identified, steps will be taken to investigate these sites and remove all munitions found. Anyone with concerns about deliveries of crushed clamshells, particularly within the last year, should contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District Robert J. Williams, Jr. at 410-962-4006.

More information on the Department of Defense's UXO Safety Education Program, including photographs of different types of UXO, can be found at: https://www.denix.osd.mil/denix/Public/Library/Explosives/UXOSafety/uxosafety.html

http://www.usnewswire.com/



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