Air sampling and cleaning report for 70 Battery Place, November

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

Because some asbestos was used in the building of the World Trade Center, City, State, and Federal agencies have been collecting dust, debris, and air samples since the World Trade Center collapse. As expected, some asbestos was found in a few of the dust and debris samples taken from the blast site and individuals working in this area have been advised to take precautions. However, most of the air samples taken have been below levels of concern. Based on the asbestos test results received thus far, there are no significant health risks to occupants in the affected area or to the general public.

In general, asbestos-related lung disease results only from intense-asbestos exposure experienced over a period of _ . ... many years, pdmarilr as a consequence of occupational exposures. The risk of developing an asbestos=rarlated illness following an exposure of short duration, even to high levels, is extremely low.

What should I do withfood left in my apartment?

The power outage in much of lower Manhattan may have caused refrigerated and frozen food to spoil. Raw or cooked meat, poultry and seafood, milk and milk-containing products,'eggs, mayonnaise and creamy dressings, and cooked foods should be thrown out if power was out for two or more hours. Frozen foods that have thawed should. be thrown away. Do not re-freeze thawed food.

Throwaway any food that may have W contaminated with dusteept.for food in-canspjars, or:containers with tight-fitting lids:iWash cans and jars with'water and wipe it'clean. When it comes to,food leftdn your building, ifin doubt throw it out hs.rol~z~! it i,1 ; l% {di ; i riSlfi ~~°? ;` id_ . : d) ( %7:i. !L f 1!Xrt Y]; s:.9 :ir3~; 6f ' mw gtf:t`J-YF~7t1 {s How should I clean the dust in my apartment when Imove back in? "'o:

The best ay to remove dust is to urea wet rag or wet.mop. Sweeping with a d y.broom isiot recommended; because it can make dust airborne again. Where dust is thick, you can directly wt the'dustivdthivater;and remove it with wet rags and mops. Dirty rags•pnbe'rinsed under running water, being'carefulto`not,leavedustinihe sink to dry. When done, used rags and mops should beput in plastic bags while they are still' wet~udbags,should be sealed and discarded Cloth rags should be washed separately from"other laundry.'Wash.heavilysoiledor:dustyclothing -or linens twice. Remove lint from washing machines and filters in the dryers with each laundry load:' Rags should not be allowed to dry out before bagging and disposal or washing - ': :ith • :{._, t e e¢:S , ' 14s<:' C' (- 'r:+~;+ '• V •r To reduce dust recirculation, the Health Department recommends using HEPA (high efficiencylparticulate air):. •a~, filtration vacuums when cleaning up apartments, if possible. If a HEPA vacuum is not available, it is recommended that either HEPA bags or dust allergen bags be used with your regular vacuum..If these options are not available, wetting down the dust and removing it as described above is recommended. ill 19fS7 STi .'b j '.: tO P's' IS f3C :":Ru"N'io;IIIIC'? r F,p~-y Bow 10'.';3)1 4 cJY f'. `f7A,Y& v," , Igo"r11

Carpets'and upholstery can be shampooed and then vacuurhed iti ow.n ; I1%•' 4, Liss:: 1o;' 4 !!r i. . , . •, ad _ _ . _- -..i . . . :11:3 Srt riSiii `.lSy :+1ij iZaS1'4;7`s~3 ~i d;'. =4; ~ ;a'' ~.•i7 i'+i.+_ S.+r'~G _ :lis"..) J$(4:. • If your apartment iswMtu you should washior;HEPA\vaCaum yoitrcurtain& glffcurtains.need toabe;b taken down, take them down slowly to keep -dust from•circulatiing in the air., ,~ ;. -• ' ' ; o • To clean plants, rinse leaves with water.. Pets can be washed with running water from a hose or faucet; their paws should be wiped to avoid tracking dustinside the home: • t ~;'>; : °s :r

How can I remove dustfrom the air?

Air purifiers may help reduoe-indoor dust ieevels. HEPA air. purifiers •re.superior -to •other models in filtering: the smallest particles. Air purifiers are only useful for removing dust from'theair: They:will:•nom [remove dust ali.dy. : deposited on floors, shelves, upholstery or rugs. Keep windows closed when using an air purifier. 1 . ..... TY!• •}, 4S.):rq:1c (J iir Li In S . ... r - d'. '?[d r,}1bl'. F ?;n 1 :.~11'. :7 :' .";) . Additional recommendations include: I t ;,]: . . '.1i: - •. o ' i ;r T@?% •d+ .rrr;ll.'f: . :iiS:i i:: .F5 {r• _

• Keep outdoor dustfrotn enteringth0home; ,r r Jtfi9fci; FP91± +Cq+??'flt?:3) .Ud ^,S T 7t .a:1i.ii n; ~~ • Keep windows closed;.¢', ~'P 14f njTe .:r t+ `+'; '.• r 'i~s1 ~cr nsV~ f , 'si: • Set the aircionditioner to re irwlate air (closed vents), andc}ean orchange the filter frequently, • • Remove shoes before enteringathe home.for several days (once you first makesure there is no broken glass) • Avoidsw or other outdoormainteii nce.. lr k «,+~2~$ ':id

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