Frequently asked questions and updates regarding disaster assistance, road reopenings, and victim support funds issued in October 2001.
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4 HEPAvac since the small fibers escape? Again the risk of developing diseases associated with asbestos (asbestosis and cancer) depends on the level (dose) and the length of time (duration). The more asbestos that is inhaled or ingested, the greater the risk for developing disease. In this short period, the likelihood of developing disease is low.
• Can toddlers ingest/inhale small asbestos fibers if they crawl on the rugs and floor (even though they have been cleaned)?
D. Communication with Local Health Providers
• Doctors are prescribing antibiotics for the WTC cough. Is this a proper treatment?
• What advice is the Heaith Department giving to iocai doctors?
• Is anyone collecting information from local doctors about the patients they are seeing? DOH is currently looking into the development of a registry where this information would be collected and utilized.
• Are there recommendations for taking supplemente to off set the effects of the dust and air?
• Why is the DOH not recommending that local residents be tested for toxins in the blood?
Ill OUTDOOR RELATED ISSUES A. Outdoor Air Testing
• Who is doing research on the synergistic effects of the various toxic substances together in the air?
• Since the only standards for assessing the impact of asbestos are for occupational exposure over 20 years, does this mean that residents of Lower Manhattan could be more at risk for a shorter period of time since many people are in the area for 24 hour periods (NOT an 8 hour day like factory workers?)
• How do you respond to scientiste who say that the standards being used to assess health impacte of asbestos are too low?
B. Parks
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Department of Environmental Protection advisory letter dated October 25, 2001, addressed to residents of Lower Manhattan.
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Joint announcement of a comprehensive plan by the EPA and city partners to address indoor air quality concerns in residential units south of Canal Street.
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Internal memo draft addressed to the Commissioner regarding environmental compliance actions and correspondence drafts dated October 15, 2001.
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Q&A document advising landlords on HVAC filter changes and asbestos assessment requirements following the disaster.
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Notice from NYC Law Department instructing staff to preserve World Trade Center documents for potential legal actions.
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