Although it might take OSHA up to six months to complete their investigation for Kleen Energy's explosion, the incident has already left its mark in Middletown. The extent of the damage has not only claimed five lives but it has also left a hole in Middletown's budget. Mayor Sebastian Giuliano, R-Middletown, said the city has spent about $700,000 since the Feb.7 blast, responding to it and providing emergency crews for investigators working at the site. "We're disastered out," he said. "Middletown should be quiet for the next millenium."
Middletown South District Fire Chief Edward Badamo said his department spent half of its annual overtime budget during the week of the explosion. The city is said to be possibly looking for some help from the federal government. Mayor Giuliano said investigators have figured that the blast was of the largest in its kind in history.
Sources:
Greene, Doug. "Middletown's Spent $700,000 Over Explosion." NBC Connecticut. 18 Feb. 2010. Web. 22 Feb. 2010.
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