Shuttle Recovery Information 

Release Date: February 18, 2003
Release Number: 3171-27

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Lufkin, TX -- As Space Shuttle Columbia recovery activities continue, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and the State of Texas remind citizens in the search area to continue to be watchful for possible shuttle material.

"Federal, state and local agencies continue to rely on the thoughtful participation of area residents to bring to our attention discoveries or questions regarding Shuttle material," said Scott Wells, FEMA federal coordinating officer. "To that end, we are publishing the following numbers:"

To report suspected Shuttle material
Citizens who have previously reported Shuttle material, which has not been retrieved, are asked to call this toll-free number.
1 (866) 446-6603
For information on making a donation 1 (800) 203-7001
To report fraud 1 (800) 621-0508
To report theft of Shuttle material Call your Sheriff or Police department
To reduce stress or receive crisis counseling Call your county crisis hotline number

Last Modified: Monday, 14-Apr-2003 09:44:47