| Press advisory for April 21 April 20, 2005 Contact: Todd Pincombe, Ohio Citizen Action, (216) 861-5200 (office) or (330) 705-5127 (cell) Mary Nemick, Earth Day Network, (202) 518-0044 Denny Larson, National Refinery Reform Campaign, (415) 845-4705 One month after Texas City Sunoco Refinery neighbors want to know: Could a major accident happen here? WHO Ohio Citizen Action, Eastside-Oregon Environmental Group WHAT Earth Day press conference with refinery neighbors. WHERE Parking lot of J and M Carryout, 2115 Navarre Ave, Oregon, OH WHEN Thursday, April 21, 2 p.m. WHY One month after the tragedy at the refinery in Texas City, Texas, residents want Sunoco to answer questions about what to do in the event of a major accident. Immediately following the press conference canvassers will be distributing brochures entitled, "10 simple things you can do to protect your health when the refinery has an accident" throughout the neighborhood. The information is part of a national campaign co-sponsored by Earth Day Network and National Refinery Reform Campaign. VISUALS
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