James Lee Witt Associates Delivers Draft Report
 Washington, DC, January 10, 2003 - This morning, James Lee Witt Associates (JLWA) delivered the draft of the Review of Emergency Preparedness at Indian Point and Millstone to the State of New York. Upon delivering the draft report, JLWA launches a public comment period intended to encourage interested parties to respond to the findings in the draft report.
JLWA recently completed a draft comprehensive and independent review of emergency preparedness for the area around the Indian Point Energy Center and for that portion of New York in proximity to the Millstone plant in Connecticut. The draft report is posted on the company's website and may be accessed by visiting www.wittassociates.com.
"This is a very important public safety issue and we hope that our findings will help increase the safety of the citizens of New York," said James Lee Witt. "Public safety has always been a priority of the State of New York and we believe that this report will help them to continue setting an example of excellence for other states."
In addition, JLWA sought and was granted an extension from the State to incorporate a public comment period into the report; because the subject is important to the citizens and stakeholders in the area and we are interested in receiving their comments. The public comment period begins Friday, January 10, 2003 and ends at 6 p.m. EST Friday, February 7, 2003. The final report will be issued on February 28, 2003, after comments have been reviewed, summarized and addressed in the report.
JLWA and Innovative Emergency Management, Inc. (IEM) worked together to successfully complete the draft review. IEM is an international consulting firm specializing in the use of information technology to engineer and improve organizational processes, leverage knowledge, and assess and manage risks, especially those arising from low-probability, high-consequence events and is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
James Lee Witt Associates (JLWA) is a leader in public safety and emergency management consulting. With a multi-faceted range of relevant experience, JLWA is uniquely positioned to help avoid, address or recover from virtually any crisis or conflict. Headquartered in Washington, DC, JLWA assists universities, hospitals, non-profits, international organizations, Fortune 500 companies, and local and state governments in preparing for and responding to all hazards. James Lee Witt has more than 25 years of leadership and experience in the field of public safety, including eight years as the Director of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) during which he responded to more than 450 disasters in all 50 states. He and his team have unrivaled experience and hands-on knowledge in crisis management and partnership development.
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