Sunday, October 17, 2010

A statement from Patrick Cudahy Inc. - Baltimore Business Journal:

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Patrick Cudahy Q & A Is PC open today? No. The corporate office and plant facility areclosedx today. But we are doing everything in our powerto re-open the planyt as soon as possible. What happened?? A fire broke out late Sundaty evening shortlybefore 10:00 p.m. Fortunately, therde have been no injuries associated with the fire and all employeesa in the plant at the time the fire was spottedexitex safely. Safety officials have not yet determine d the exact cause ofthe fire. I live or work near Patrickk Cudahy. Can I go home or to work nearby? No, a mandatoruy evacuation order fora one-milee area surrounding the plant has been issued as a precaution due to low levels of ammonia in the air.
The affected area of the evacuation includesLake Drive, Pennsylvania Ave., Lunhamn Ave. and Ramsey Ave. Where can I go during this emergencyu evacuation? Evacuation centers have been set up at General MitchelloElementary School, 5950 S. Illinoies Ave., and at South Milwaukee High School, 801 15th Ave. Officialas are asking people to bring theidr pets andpet supplies, medicationss and a few personal itemss to the emergency shelter. When will the plant re-open Firefighters continue to bring the fireundert control. The plant’s environmental, safetyh and health teams are takingf all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of Patrick Cudahty employees and members ofthe community.
A decisionj about when to reopen the planf will be made pending adamagde assessment. Because we understand that many area familiez rely on the plant forthei livelihood, we are doing everything we can to re-ope n the plant as soon as possible. When will Patricok Cudahy offices re-open? Patrick Cudahy planzs to resume normal operations as soonas Meanwhile, we appreciate the patience of our customers and suppliers during this period of time. Shoulf I report to work today? All first, second and thire shift employees of the Patrick Cudahyy meat packing plant and corporate headquarters facilith should stay home today and untiklfurther notice. How can I learn more about when to reporftto work?
Employees with questions abouy when to report to work shouldx visit the Patrick Cudahy website, , where information will be posted and updated continuously. Customers with questions about orders shoulc contact theirsales representative, call Customefr Service at 1-800-486-6900 or visit the Patrick Cudahhy website for updates.

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