Letter+to+the+Public

March 9, 2013

After days of troubleshooting a problem while drilling for oil, engineers were unsuccessful in their efforts to avoid disaster. Yesterday morning, Well #3 blew, causing widespread environmental damage and dangerous conditions for riggers. By the end of the day, Well #3 had collapsed into a large crater due to the rupture of the surface casing. The collapse caused large sparks which ignited the oil into a massive fire. Due to high winds in the area, oil has been spotted as far as three miles away from the rig site. Attempts to contain the oil are being taken. Efforts are being made to drain the oil into transport trucks and deliver the oil for shipment to market as quickly as possible. The Alberta Energy Resources and Conservation Board (AERCB) has taken over control of the well and has hired an outside company to assist in the clean up. Drilling has begun on relief wells and project managers say that the situation should soon be under control. As of this time, no lives have been lost.
 * Daily Times**
 * Blow Out At Well No. 3**

Eileen Garcia Bonnie Amadon Kathy Hall Dulce Espinal