How Floods Can Leave a Lasting Legacy of Loss
How Floods Can Leave a Lasting Legacy of Loss
Source: Reduce Flooding Blog - Bob Rehak
Date: 07/14/2023 7:00pm
Article Summary:
"Floods and Toxic Chemicals: The Lasting Legacy of Loss and Contamination"
This message discusses the lasting effects of floods, particularly in relation to toxic chemical residue that can contaminate homes and yards. It highlights a case in Houston where a railroad yard cleanup effort has been linked to cancer clusters in surrounding neighborhoods. While Union Pacific denies any connection, the Texas Department of State Health Services published a study supporting the existence of cancer clusters. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has called for the relocation of residents in the most contaminated areas and the creation of a program to assist them. The message emphasizes the urgency of taking action to protect those at risk.
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Date: 07/14/2023 7:00pm
Article Summary:
"Floods and Toxic Chemicals: The Lasting Legacy of Loss and Contamination"
This message discusses the lasting effects of floods, particularly in relation to toxic chemical residue that can contaminate homes and yards. It highlights a case in Houston where a railroad yard cleanup effort has been linked to cancer clusters in surrounding neighborhoods. While Union Pacific denies any connection, the Texas Department of State Health Services published a study supporting the existence of cancer clusters. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has called for the relocation of residents in the most contaminated areas and the creation of a program to assist them. The message emphasizes the urgency of taking action to protect those at risk.
Read article here »