An important issue to our community is the proposed purchase of property on the Barge Canal that would facilitate the construction of a Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) storage and processing facility. The facility would support Port Canaveral and the Space Center.  Local opposition to the proposal is based on the closeness of the facility to established residential neighborhoods, accidental combustion of stored LNG, foul-smelling odors, and release of toxic fumes that may emanate from operations. While local officials are voicing opposition, they are not the sole deciders. At our January EMICA meeting, a motion was passed by those attending to be in opposition to the proposal and urge officials to provide more information on the risks the facility presents to our community and the exploration of alternative sites.  Residents seeking more information should attend an upcoming Port Commissioner’s Meeting this Wednesday (January 28) at 9:00 AM to be held at the Port Authority Administrative Offices located at 445 Challenger Road, Cape Canaveral.