Cleanup Of Tornado Debris In Atlanta Poses Risk Of Asbestos Exposure

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In the cleanup following the recent tornado that ripped through Atlanta, Georgia, residents are warned to be aware that roofing materials often incorporate asbestos. The problem is particularly acute in older buildings, but asbestos is still used in some modern roofing materials as well. Where asbestos is a factor, certain safety procedures must be followed during cleanup of the tornado debris to avoid inhalation of asbestos fibers. Asbestos exposure, even in very small doses, can cause malignant mesothelioma, a devastating cancer that attacks the lining of the lungs, abdomen or heart.

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