EPA Releases PSAs on Potential Environmental and Health Hazards for Those Returning To Hurricane Impacted Areas
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released public service announcements (PSAs) warning of potential environmental and health hazards when people return to their businesses in hurricane impacted areas.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released public service announcements (PSAs) warning of potential environmental and health hazards when people return to their businesses in hurricane impacted areas.
Since cleanup activities can pose significant health and environmental challenges, the PSAs are designed to highlight possible hazardous situations people may be exposed to such as:
• Leaking natural gas lines,
• Carbon monoxide poisoning from using un-vented fuel-burning equipment indoors;
• Toxic fumes from household cleaners and disinfectants,
• Airborne asbestos and lead dust,
• Hazardous waste, and
• Contaminated flood water.
The agency has previously issued public advisories for returning residents (Sept. 14), and on flood water (Sept. 6).
To listen to the PSAs, click here.
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