NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
December 8, 2001 Certified Letter #7001 2510 0007 4600 2355 page 6 of 6 '+
Document I
THE CITY OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
RESIDENTIAL SAMPLING FACT SHEET
What will be checked for in the samples from your home?
We will be checking the air and dust of your home for:
• Asbestos • crystalline silica • gypsum
• Calcite • fiberglass • mica
• pH
Instructions for Those Whose Homes Will Be Sampled
Sampling will take from about 9 am to about 5 pm. Make sure you are available
during this time on the date you have arranged. If you must leave for any period of time, please
make arrangements with the sampling team to secure your home.
What do I need to do on the day before my home is sampled?
Do not smoke inside, use a fireplace, candles, or incense.
What do I need to do on the day my home is sampled?
1 . Do not smoke inside.
2. Do not use a fireplace, candles, or incense.
3. Do not fry or deep-fry any foods.
4. Do not sweep, dust, or vacuum.
5. Do not run a HEPA room air purifier.
6. Do not do any remodeling, hobbies, or activities, which might raise dust.
7. Run your heating, ventilation, or air-conditioning system with the fan on
continuously and the air recirculating.
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