Friday, September 21, 2007

New York City Council looks at problems in community notification during disasters and how to improve communication

The New York City Council is holding a hearing to address the problems that arose in community notification during and after the fire at the former Deutsche Bank building and how communications can be improved in the future. A key area of concern is how community members can get information on whether the air in their neighborhood is safe to breathe. Both after the Deustche Bank building fire and after the Midtown steam pipe explosion in July, people who lived and worked in the area were concerned about asbestos exposure, but found it hard to get the information they needed.

For the full story, go to http://www.ny1.com

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