2. Casselton train incident update

I. 0530-Mayor Ed McConnell arrived. 0545-Keith Burndt arrived for the day. 0550-BNSF police supervisor from the Minneapolis/St. Paul area arrived. 0555-a Casselton resident called and wanted to know if it was safe to return. I advised her to watch the 0900 media briefing that will be televised and make her decision off of that. She said that her and her husband are currently in Fargo and will watch the media for updates. 0600-Blake Nicholson called from the Bismarck press called inquiring about an update. 0600-Sgt Morris arrived 0610-Sheriff Laney spoke to CNN again on conditions,weather, air clarity etc. 0615-Tim McLean Fire Chief from Casselton arrived. 0615-Several members of Fargo Fire arrived. 0630-Other command staff personnel began arriving for the 0700 command meeting, other local media KVLY/KFGO arrived. 0635-NDHP arrived. 0700- Command meeting notes: 3500-Quiet from the S.O.side,text book evacuation,good cooperation, all interviews are positive scene safety is key for the safety operation/demolition. Troopers- Nothing at this point waiting to deploy if needed. Wind-Good news light winds shifting away from Casselton later this afternoon helping relief efforts. Casselton Fire-Waiting on CTEH to a give update. Fargo Cass public health will be here shortly to assist with PIO efforts. Holly Scott and Robyn Lytke will be here. County Admin-Nothing new Border Patrol called to offer any help,they offered to bring in an unmanned aircraft if needed. BNSF 8-9 grain cars have been moved north of the tracks. 6-7 left to go. 8am they will begin moving the tank cars 2-3 are still on fire so FYI the fire/smoke will increase with the introduction of more air into the tank cars.