September 25, 2005

J.D. Harringon/Allard Beutel
Headquarters, Washington 
(Phone: 202/358-5241/4769) 

RELEASE: 05-284

NASA UPDATE TO RITA AFTERMATH

This is the latest information about NASA facilities affected by 
hurricane Rita. 

Johnson Space Flight Center: 
There were no injuries. 
Facility surveys show only minor building / ground damage. One minor 
roll-up door was blown off its tracks and a few trees were blown 
down. 
Facilities are on utility power. 
Potable water is restored. 
Air conditioning systems are being brought on line as needed. 
Employees are on admin leave until Tuesday since they may experience 
problems getting back into the Houston area. 

Michoud Assembly Facility: 
Potable water issue is still being worked by MSFC. Facility won't have 
water from utility for some time. 

NASA's toll-free number for Johnson Space Center employees to check is 
877/470-5240. 

NASA has a public Web site to convey important information for NASA 
employees and contractors impacted by Rita and Katrina at: 

http://www.nasa.gov/eoc 

NASA will provide new information and images as they become available. 
For updates, visit: 

http://www.nasa.gov/rita 

For recorded updates about NASA operations and the conditions of the 
various facilities, call: 

888/362-4323 

NASA also can take email inquiries from the public about general 
storm-related activities. Use "Rita" in the subject line, and send 
to: 

public-inquiries@hq.nasa.gov 

	
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