DEP advisory to residents regarding WTC dust, Oct 2001

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

! Msureto inhaled asbectos primarily affeote the lun^s. Ths nsk of Jung disease from the iahstatiea of ^osSbCrs depeads on the intensify and duration of exposure. In gei^, lung disease has resulted _ Jfe tntejjfeas^os ©iposare experienced over a period of many years, primarily io occupational settings. p-' Ib^risk trfdsycloping an asbestos-relaxed iOness following an exposure of short duration is low. .city,; State ^Federal agencies have conducted dust samples and air samples since the World Trade :<■ C<S!l^COil25J9e. ThOugh most of the samples have no asbgtog, some have fminH Vftty .(imall amounts of asbestbs/'Tlresc agencies have concluded that the dust is'saifemre^ dirt, and does not need to be 'k hitoE^^ a Wtotois material. Even still, because the dust is vmy toe, the Department of Health is K ? itxSzto^&sling-that every effort be made to not let the dust get airborne.

I ■Yi--. '■ ■ r' -5-wtp (^artmerd nduai /move back in? i/l;’ ■ . wii^'nsurre dust is to use a wet rag or wet mop. Sweeping with a dry broom is not <' Veeauae it can males dust ahUoine again. Wuere Oust is thick, you can directly wet foe dost - - i.: -vrifo water, ^ remove it laym with wet rags and mops. Dirty rags can be rinsed under running water, bexx^bareffil to not leave dust in the sink to diy. When done, used rags and mops should be put in plartic ; bagfw^^ fo!^ are still wet and bags should be sealed and discarded (cloth rags can be washed, see ■ insfructioas below). Rags &ould not be allowed to dry out before bagging and disposal or washing. •■.-••. '.t

•Y- ■• 71 , Bec^^ {hfrdl& particles are so small, standard vacuuming is not an efiicient way to remove the dust and ■ 'i : ■■J. too the air where it can be inhaled. HEPA (high efficiency particulate) efficiency .; ffitrtotoWmmis G-e., KEPA vaenums) capable of trapping very toe particles are preferred. They are now ;. f wid^mslable in storesand nosy be shared bj’more than one family. If a HEPA vacuum is not available, ;itisj^mneadsd that either HEPA bags or dust allergen bags be used with your regular vacuum. ar^ can be shampooed and then vacuumed. :if>(5ur'apattni£at isveiy dusty, you Should wash or HE?A vacuum your curtains. Be careful if taking fliem •i. • i. ctowA topr^eat thspessioB of dust in the air. To plants, rinse leaves with water. Pets can be washed with running water from a hose or faucet; w^ to avoid tracking dust inside the home. V>-i ffce air? ■/''■'"'Air. puriSers'’'iiuy help reduce indoor dust levels. HEPA air purifiers are superior to other models in ' Smallest particles. Air purifiers are only use&l for removing dust from foe air. They will not . ,!• remi^ dast already dr^josited on floors shelves, upholstery or rugs. Keep windows dosed when using an rV'tU” ';;A£^oh^preCatfo6xis include; '• ■ 1 .' •:••■ ••' • ■

•Y I'' SF^ng or Other outdoor rnatoenaaoe; r t'i entering foe honie; '“•.' l./.’&S^widdow dosed; ?; ■',/•';< :? conditioner to re-circulate air (dosed vents), and clean or change the filter frequently, ■cs:. . . ?'. :i« ..< //Resnoye" shoes before entering foe home for several d^s (once you first make sure there is no

■Y;: wgr afofoes and linen? <;J50S^ <ao^ to be washed separately from other clothing. Wash heavily-soiled or dusty clothing or 'V J;.' ■lineoA twioe'. l^ove lint from 'vashing machines and filters in foe dryers with each laundry load. <■

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