CDC sets public meetings to discuss trailer issues

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CDC sets public meetings to discuss trailer issues

The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com - New Orleans,LA*

2/16/2008

http://www.nola.com/newsflash/index.ssf?/base/news37/1203195277141200

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

plan to hold seven public meetings in south Louisiana this month to

talk with residents about the findings of dangerous levels of

formaldehyde fumes in many occupied FEMA trailers.

Thursday, the CDC said fumes from 519 tested trailers and mobile

homes in Louisiana and Mississippi were on average about five times

what people are exposed to in most modern homes. Formaldehyde, a

preservative commonly used in construction materials, can lead to

breathing problems and is also believed to cause cancer.

CDC says the meetings will include a presentation by a CDC scientist

and opportunities for residents with health concerns to speak one-on-

one with government scientists and health professionals.

The meetings are set for Feb. 25 in Baker; Feb. 26 in New Orleans;

Feb. 27 in Chalmette and Jefferson; and Feb. 28 in Lake .

Two meetings are planned for New Orleans and Lake .