Friday - September 22, 2006

On Thursday exposure of a top-secret anti-terrorism program was made public. Federal officials flew helicopters over the entire city of New York making a complete radiological map of the entire city. Covering all boroughs from Staten Island to the outer reaches of the Bronx. This was all in the guise to help the NYPD prepare for a "dirty bomb” attack or other radiological disaster.

The Federal Department of Energy made this survey last year and found over 80 unexpected hot spots throughout the city and provided in a Report from the Government Accountability Office. The biggest problem so far is a huge hot spot in the Great Kills Park, a Federal Park on the South Shore of Staten Island and the spot where the 3 Trade Center Towers debris is thought to be.

New York city is the only one in the nation to get this complete survey. It is reported that the NYPD had requested this for a map of pre-existing "radiological signatures" that could be later used to detect dirty bombs or other movements of radiological materials.

"I am concerned by the findings of this report and the potential health impacts on nearby residents," said Rep Vito Fossella (R-Staten Island). "We have only minimal information at this time ... based on a brief description in the GAO report. It is important for the public to remain calm while we work quickly to learn more details. It is essential for the government to act immediately to fully understand the extent of the contamination."

We would like to see release of the whole survey and know what the radioactives are. In particular the survey of the WTC 1, 2 and 7 as well as the finds at Fresh Kills, where the debris was taken for "examination".

The governance has sealed off the area and is investigating which means that little truth will emerge without a battle by the public.

Corroborating Sources

New York AM Article corroborating story

Other Sources Article corroborating story

NY Sun Elevated Levels of Radium Found in Area of Fresh Kills

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