Brownwood News – Employees of 3M in Brownwood were evacuated two days in a row after bomb threats were communicated to the manufacturing facility.
“Bomb threats were directed at 3M Brownwood on Monday, May 29, and Tuesday, May 30,” said Jim Strickland, 3M Brownwood Human Resources Manager, in an emailed release.
“In both cases, we immediately evacuated the facility. Our number one priority is the safety of our employees, their families and our community. With the excellent support of the Brown County Sheriff’s Office, Brownwood Police Department, Brownwood Fire Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety, the threats were determined to be false.”
The Brown County Sheriff’s department continues to investigate the incidents.
3M Brownwood is a leading manufacturer of reflective sheeting for highway signs, license plates, protective clothing and security laminates throughout the world and is one of the top employers for the area.
