The Department of Environmental Protection this week unveiled its updated “Stay Out/Stay Alive” webpage to increase awareness about the dangers of trespassing on abandoned and active mines and quarries. 27 people have been killed in abandoned mines in 18 counties since January 2000.

DEP has partnered with the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration, other state agencies and the active mining industry to promote the “Stay Out/Stay Alive” campaign --- a national effort designed to inform the public, particularly young people, about the dangers of abandoned and active mines.

The site also includes links to the “Stay Out/Stay Alive” site operated by MSHA, other mining states and mining-related organizations.

For more information, visit the Stay Out, Stay Alive webpage.

6/23/2006