DEP advisory to residents regarding WTC dust, Oct 2001

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

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Public Health Advisory for People Re-Occupying Commercial Buildings and Sbasidents Re-Entering their Homes; Recommendations for Protecting Your Health i^f^ili^ k^iuS^r^awmers emttnuau^gmtaleat to ensure buildsn^safefy? ■ Before'baa'iJ^ owners and managers are permitted to allow residenls and occupants to return, they have /bseri.regairsdto 'assess and cettify the stability and safety of their buildings. Sp^cally, no buUding may be ‘ ^infess each of die following steps have been taken; I) Ihs structure has been tiboroughly assessed for strength stability, ■ 2) ■. :gas sendee has been chedked and restored, with the help of Con Edison; '<31'' elsctrical service is operating, and any enqiosed wires or damaged fixtures have been repaired <0rxeniovcd; 4)' htiilding water service is operating, roof water tanks have been flushed and rc-fiUed and , cleaned, if necessary, 3) steam service has been chedred and restored, where appropriate; ; 5) 4^ building has been assessed for hazardous materials and if any have been found, they have '.becn rbxnoi'cd according to applicable regulations; 7) ' building mechanism systems have been inspected and cleaned and repaired, as necessary, . '; itehiding hearing, ventilation and air condjtionmg systems; . Si''', the interior has been cleaned of dust and debris. ?• s'; - Yorii City is xeqniring building owners and managers to conmunirate with building ■ occE^iiante;afld’be available to answer questions regarding building conditions. If you Dave questions about ■ axty of tiie jibdye issues, you should contact your building owner, manager or superintendent. . uptmresuming tomyivorl^aceuz home? w^li^;;y^ should speak to your supervisors about how to prepare the workspace. It is possible < • ".y ' ti^ bnsjiKSses have develop^ startup and cleaning procedures. In particularly dusty environments, it may r be tW cleanihg needs to happen before equipttont can be restarted. Follow the cleaning procedures w; ■jdisqa^.bdotivf <iia,ybur^honiei should check first make sure that conditions are safe. You should enter your home ■'ife^scd'm'lOxiig.sIcwc shirts and pants, and with closed shoes. Upon entry; ..f. y r .XiaieciYikt^ If the apartment smells of gas, leave immediately and report it to your < /'buifdfcgniai^erandto ConEdison. its- , 'V '/'''^CbiKk-fijt brokea glass and fixtures. Wrap arty broken glass in p^r and mark it broken glass.” If . ^ // . .isa-^.pi'eccs of glass are broken, ask your building superintendent for help. ;■ . . ' •;PitoWi^cold water from each of the ups for at least two rainutes, or until water runs completely wt^er is longer. ’ "?■ until bowls are refilled. For air pressure systems, you may need to flush several times. If >t’‘ ■';. *2 ; • '• • ■ ;diee.artS problems with (he toilet or J^umbing system, call a plumber - do not tty to fix tl» i?':-Y2:7 • ;> fWi^w^-cl^iiung procedures discussed below. <• -r-. ■' •

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