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11
July 2002
What’s
Cookin’ This Summer?
Learn How to Keep Your Family Safe, and Protect the Environment from
Meth Labs and Dumpsites
What:
Officials
will explain the hazards, and how to stay safe during summertime activities.
Dozens of meth labs were found in San Diego County last year. Meth cookers
indiscriminately dump their leftover chemicals in canyons, parks, and open
spaces. Although the chance of encountering a meth site is very low, those
sites are loaded with toxic and flammable materials.
Why:
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More than 40 meth labs and dumpsites found in San Diego County last
year; others remain undiscovered |
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Picnickers,
campers, hikers, mountain bikers and others can be exposed to toxic
chemicals |
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Meth
lab “leftovers” start fires, kill plants and animals,
and pollute streams and wells |
When:
Monday, July 15, 2002, 10:15 AM
Where:
Flinn Springs County Park, lower parking lot
14787 Old Highway 80, El Cajon
Directions: I-8 East to Lake Jennings Park Road exit.
Straight through stop sign, ahead 1.25 miles on the right
Who:
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Dianne
Jacob, San Diego County Supervisor, District 2 |
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Rodger G. Lum,
Ph.D., Director, County Health and Human Services Agency, and Methamphetamine
Strike Force Co-Chair |
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Donald
J. Thornhill, Jr., Special Agent, Drug Enforcement Administration |
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David
L. King, Special Agent Supervisor, Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement |
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Tracy
Gamble, Concerned Parent |
Visuals:
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County map showing meth labs and dumpsites found last year Oak grove,
creek, playground, and picnic area in park |
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Burgers
cooking on a grill |
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Mock
meth lab |
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Meth lab cleanup
truck |
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