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.. M M back and try to cover a larger area to determine if all were removed and clean it up as much as possible. Commissioner Adams pointed out that there is also the possibility of unexploded ordnance away from the beach area, which is why it is important for the building department to give out information. Mr. Bridgers, using a map showing locations where ordnance has been found locally, discussed the radius of safety and evacuation of the homes, police support, and re-routing of traffic. He mentioned safety measures taken used in Belleair Beach because of findings near the former Indian Rocks Air -to -Ground Gunnery Range. Cooperation of the Board is necessary based upon findings in our area. He hoped the residents would be willing to cooperate by evacuating and stressed the need for it. He assured that residents would be given advance notice, 24 hours if possible, but there could be a need for an emergency evacuation. They will work with Mr. Wright's office and would like to use local uniformed police, someone recognizable by the residents that it is not some kind of hoax, but serious business. Mr. Bridgers advised that residents and citizens will be informed this evening at a 7 p.m. public meeting at the Bethal Creek House. His group will be there to explain, answer questions and brochures will be available. Mr. Bridgers emphasized that they want to do a good job in the clean up of what is found and stressed that the DOD will still be responsible if something else is found after they are finished. Commissioner Adams inquired about the plans for removal, and Mr. -Bridgers advised that the land mines had already been transported to an area where they could be detonated -- at Cape Canaveral, he believed. Because a Delta rocket blew up at the Cape the other day, the mines are still there awaiting destruction. Commissioner Adams and Chairman Eggert expressed appreciation for the group coming to the meeting. David Gregg, resident of Porpoise Point, spoke from the audience. He has owned his property over 25 years and he had seen beach erosion of about 40 feet. He had watched the Navy remove the tank traps last week and admired them for their fortitude. On Saturday morning, on the beach, he saw cranes in Surfside, and along came a bulldozer approximately 100 feet to the north of where the tank traps were found. He felt that if anything had been there, the bulldozer and the house could have been blown up. He thought that someone ought to inform the people putting in sea walls of the possible dangers. He also was concerned about the 81 V i January 21, 1997 L