Escambia County officials have assured Inweekly that media will be allowed to ask questions tonight at the town meeting on the International Paper mill explosion. Reporters can address the panel after the…
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Media barred from asking questions at IP Town Hall
Inweekly has been notified that the media will not be allowed to ask any questions tonight at the Town Hall sponsored by the Unified Command on the explosion at International Paper’s mill…
International Paper Town Hall tonight 6 p.m.
The public will have an opportunity tonight to learn more about the Jan. 22 explosion at International Paper’s mill in Cantonment. An overview of the incident will be given, followed by a…
IP Unified Command warns of non-approved contractors
The Unified Command Team has been made aware businesses are contacting community members potentially impacted by the International Paper Cantonment Digester explosion and offering various services including water testing, pressure washing and…
International Paper more opaque than transparent regarding plant explosion
International Paper’s media tour and “Community Open House†fell short of expectations. The media tour on Saturday morning consisted of a 65-minute driving tour to see how crews were cleaning homes in…
IP offers media tour and community open house on Saturday
We received this media advisory: The Unified Command Team is hosting a tour of the area affected by the Cantonment Digester Incident. WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 28 from 10-11:30 a.m. Transportation will be…
Commissioner Steven Barry issues statement on IP explosion
Escambia County Commissioner Steven Barry represents District 5, where the International Paper mill is located. “As a result of the events at the International Paper mill Sunday evening, I am greatly concerned…
IP and Health officials reassure community after Cantonment plant explosion
At the first press conference of the Unified Command, International Paper Plant Manager Brett DeJong said the company is committed to keeping the facility that employs about 500 people open. “Exactly how…
Secrecy surrounds IP explosion and future of Cantonment plant
In its official press release, International Paper said Monday that its Cantonment mill experienced significant structural damage to the largest pulp digester as well as the power house at its Pensacola pulp…
Update on IP plant explosion
Highway 29 from Woodbury Circle to Morris Avenue is still closed. Crews are working to clear the roads. Escambia County officials will announce openings as they happen. See the latest on road…
IP explosion rocks Cantonment
Early Sunday evening, an explosion occurred at International Paper in Cantonment. NorthEscambia.com reports 911 calls regarding the explosion began about 7:38 p.m. At least one building in the IP facility suffered structural…
IP hosts informational meeting for 2016 grants
Grant Deadline Set for Jan. 11, 2016 Press release: International Paper (IP) Pensacola Mill will award $50,000 in Foundation Grants in 2016 and is hosting a one-hour meeting Friday, Nov. 20 at…