ALERT:
AT THIS TIME WE WANT TO ALERT THE CITY OF DORAL RESIDENTS THAT WE ARE AWAITING FOR AN IMMEDIATE REPORT FROM THE EPA (WITH WHOM THE DORAL COMMUNITY COALITION HAS ALREADY BEEN IN CONTACT WITH..) ABOUT THE AIR QUALITY IN OUR CITY. STAY TUNED BECAUSE WE EXPECT IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO COME FORWARD, THAT WOULD AFFECT OUR FAMILIES AND THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE.
WILL KEEP YOU ALL UPDATED.
As you may already be aware, the Coalition has two pending legal actions with the County against Covanta. One is regarding the odor control and the EDP (Florida Dept of Environmental Protection) permit renewal for the existing plant. This issue may not be relevant anymore due to the current situation at the plant. The other one is a legal action to declare illegal the decision made by the County to rebuild the plant within the City of Doral, at the same current location. We are looking forward to a resolution by the judge that would favor the residents of our City.
The fire that starts in this facility during the past weekend, and still continues to burn, is further proof that this type of facility should not be abutting residential areas, public parks, or schools. It is time for our County officials to act accordingly, placing the residents and their well-being first, while the Coalition continues to work actively with them, especially with our Commissioner J. C. Bermudez. The County must revisit the situation and work towards moving the plant out of any residential area like Doral. If you haven’t already it is time to join forces to secure the future of our City and the families that reside here.
