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NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

Health THE New TORE CITY DEPARTMENT of HEALTH

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PEOPLE RE-OCCUPYING COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS AND RESIDENTS RE-ENTERING' THEIR HOMES

What steps have building owners and managers taken to ensure building safety?

Before building owners and managers allow residents and occupants to return, they have been required by New York City to assess and certify the stability and safety of their buildings. Specifically, no building may be re- occupied unless each of the following steps has been taken:

1) the structure has been thoroughly assessed for strength and stability, 2) gas service has been checked and restored, with the help of Con Edison; . - 3) electrical service is operating and any exposed wires or damaged fixtures have been repaired or removed; 4) building water service is operating roof water tanks have been flushed and re-filled and, if necessary, cleaned; 5) steam service has been checked and restored, where appropriate; 6) the building has been assessed for hazardous materials and if any have been found, they have been, removed according to applicable regulations; . . _ . • . 7) building mechanical systems have been inspected and cleaned and repaired, as necessary, .including heating,ventilation and air conditioning systems, w -a.1 4 ~ e O) itheiateiior~been cl ~ ofdustand debris. : ' } .X 11:. r• ~iJJ t ...

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In addition, New York City is requiringbuilding ownersand managers to communicate with building occupants am be available to answer questions regarding building conditions. If you have questions about any of the above issues, you should contact your buildingowner, manager, or superintendent

What steps should flake upon retraning to my workplace or home?

If you were evacuated from a residence or workplace south of Warren Street, west of Broadway, and north of Exchange Street, and have been approved to resume tenancy by:your building manager, you are advised to wear a dust mask upon entering tliis area to decrease the possibility of dust inhalation and throat irritation. Outside these boundaries,_masks are not necessary, but may be worn for your own comfort.!!there is dust present indoors, it should not be necessary to wear this mask if you follow-the leaning procedures detailed below.

In a workplace, speak to your supervisor to see if there are special-startup and cleaning procedure. In very dusty places, clean-up may be necessary before equipment can be restarted. Follow the cleaning procedures discussed below. V .v.

In your home;yon should first make sure that conditions are safe.=You.should enter your home dressed in a long sleeve shirt and pants, - with closed shoes. 'Upon entry: „ >c t r. , . i . -: . V

• Check for the smell of gad. If the apartment smells of gas, leave immediately and report it to your building manager and to Con Edison • Check for broken glass and fixtures. Wrap any broken glass in paper and mark it "broken glass." If large pieces of glass are broken, ask your building superintendent for instructions on disposal. • Run hot and cold water from each of the taps for at least two minutes, or until water runs completely clean • Flush toilets until bowls are refilled. For air'preiare°systems, you may need to flush several times. If there are any pioblems`with'tlre foile(orphfmbIn system, > a plumber -do not try to 5k the problem yourself. • Follow the cleaning procedures discussed below. „t1 _1': r s &.

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