Concern rises over silent homeless camp near Beckley sewage plant, Beckley WV
Medical EmergencyConcern arose over a silent homeless camp near Beckley's sewage plant amidst cold weather. Authorities requested a welfare check to ensure no one was in danger.
Audio|Source: Raleigh County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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I had a request for a welfare check of a possible homeless camp seen about 20 yards from the main gate of the Beckley Sanitary Board's sewage plant near Pine Creek Road.
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They observed tarps and tents,
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but no sign of movement or life. Their concern was due to last night's low temperatures that someone might need help.
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They requested a unit to check the homeless camp.
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Control 250,
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go ahead.
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A further complainant is the branch manager at Kroger's.
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He wants a vehicle towed.
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Can I get glens please?
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Come.
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Please note this on the card at the manager's request.
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Copy.
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Hello.
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Yes, I want to come back 248.
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226 control.
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Go ahead.
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You back 248 at 700 Piney Creek, right?
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I'm not familiar with that location.
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What's that runoff of?
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It's off South Eisenhower, Raleigh Hill area,
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the old Beckley Sanitary Board sewage plant.
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Okay, and that's in the city?
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Yes, that property belongs to the city.
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However,
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the surrounding woods appear to be in the county, but jurisdiction is unclear.
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The caller wasn't on scene.
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Control 211.
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211, go ahead.
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If the woods are in the county, we may not respond.
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Dispatch decides the response.
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Copy that.
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Location mentioned:
S Heber St, Beckley, WV 25801
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