Committee Probes FEMA's Response to Reports of Toxic Trailers

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http://oversight.house.gov/story.asp?ID=1413

Committee Probes FEMA's Response to Reports of Toxic Trailers

On Thursday, July 19, the Committee will hold a hearing investigating formaldehyde levels in FEMA trailers provided for victims of the Gulf Coast hurricanes and FEMA’s response to these reports. The Committee will hear from current residents occupying FEMA trailers, experts who are familiar with the health impact of formaldehyde, and from FEMA Administrator Paulison.

Formaldehyde is a chemical used in paint and adhesives, and is classified as a “known carcinogen” by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Reports of high formaldehyde levels found in FEMA issued trailers and FEMA’s response raise serious public health concerns.

The following witnesses will testify:

* Dr. Scott Needle, Pediatrician, American Academy of Pediatrics
* Ms. Mary DeVany, Industrial Hygienist, DeVany Industrial Consultants
* Mr. Paul Stewart, Travel Trailer Occupant, December 2005-March 2006
* Mrs. Lindsay Huckabee, Mobile Home Occupant, December 2005-Current
* Mr. James Harris, Jr., Travel Trailer Occupant, April 2006-Current
* The Honorable R. David Paulison, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency

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1. I guess we can't be "up" on everything

If I had heard of this, I've been side swiped by everything else going on, that I didn't read enough about it, or it escaped me.

Another abomination brought to those in need, compliments of FEMA.

Disgusting.