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Frederick A. Johnsen, News Chief 
For Release February 6, 2003
NASA Dryden Flight Research Center      
			         February 6, 2003
Phone: (661) 276-3449

RELEASE: 03-09

COLUMBIA DEBRIS AND IMAGES REPORTING INFORMATION

NASA has established telephone hotlines and electronic mail addresses 
for the public to use for reporting information that may help 
investigators studying the Shuttle Columbia accident.

Anyone who discovers debris from the accident or who has film or video 
evidence that may be of value to the investigation team is urged to 
use these contacts. Avoid touching any debris, because it may be 
hazardous as a result of toxic propellants or pyrotechnic devices that 
were aboard the Shuttle.

Telephone reports should be directed to the following numbers:

(281) 483-3388
or
(936) 699-1032

Text reports and images should be e-mailed to:

columbiaimages{at}nasa.gov

or

nasamitimages{at}jsc.nasa.gov

Debris from the Space Shuttle Columbia may be dangerously contaminated 
with toxic substances and cause serious injury if handled. Individuals 
who think they may have come in contact with Shuttle debris should 
take a shower with soap and water and then seek medical attention.

Individuals are advised to avoid all additional contact with the 
suspected Shuttle material.  Clothing that may have come in contact 
with the suspected debris should be removed with care to avoid skin 
contact with cloth that may have been contaminated. Place the clothing 
in a plastic bag for later analysis.

If your physician has any questions, please have him or her contact 
the NASA Emergency Action Center at (281) 483-3388.

All debris is U.S. Government property and is critical to the 
investigation of the mishap. All debris from the accident is to be 
left alone and reported to Government authorities.  Unauthorized 
persons found in possession of accident debris will be prosecuted to 
the full extent of the law.

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