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City’s not telling us of the hidden dangers on site!

They are hiding the dangers inside the Building, and not telling the public of the dangers inside. I have been inside as no signs on site!

Rohnert Park continues to put its citizens in danger. They didn’t tell anyone about the contamination in the building. They let people go inside. Didn’t post any warning signs.
so the mold is wide spread inside. Asbestos is in the ceiling materials, floors, lead paint, lead pipe seal. Any insulation on hot water pipes .
and the company that they hired to inspect for mold isn’t qualified to remove asbestos. Read the report.
Also I asked for all the public information on the costs and approval for the project. They sent me a bunch of meetings dates that the city said it was discussed. I read all the minutes of the planning commission Minutes. It was never brought up.
Besides the contaminated building in our neighborhood, they are spending millions on a building that never brought in $25,000.00 a year in revenues. And all the other abandoned Administrative Building is the same. And the rooms that they are renting out to the low income pre school have asbestos too.
January 18, 2017
Terrie Zwillinger
City of Rohnert Park Department of Public Works 600 Enterprise Dr.
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
3911 Mayette Ave, Santa Rosa, California 95405
(707) 546-2227 phone
(707) 546-2228 fax
LIMITED
MICROBIAL INSPECTION REPORT
Pacific IAQ Project Number 1701-012-1
Project Location 1455 Gold Course Dr. Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Ms. Zwillinger,
Pacific IAQ LLC (PACIAQ) performed a limited microbial inspection
So the city knew it was contaminated and allowed the building to remain open with no warning signs.

Where do I find it?

Common areas of mold include: attics/basements, showers, areas around heating and cooling appliances, ventilation ducts, carpets, crawl spaces, kitchen sinks, and behind walls.

What is Asbestos?

Asbestos is a set of 6 naturally occurring mineral fibers that appear in rocks and soil. It was widely used in the construction industry due to its strong properties, flexibility and resistance to heat and various chemical compounds. It is now commonly restricted and/or regulated as exposure to heavy, toxic amounts may lead to mesothelioma.

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What are Asbestos Containing Materials? (ACM)###/h3Asbestos Containing Materials. Examples of ACM that may be exposed are cement pipes, flooring backing, plaster, textured paints/coatings, ceiling tiles, insulation materials, fireproofing materials, heating and electrical ducts, roofing shingles, adhesives, spackling compounds and many more. For an extensive list please visit https://www.asbestos.com/products/.

Which is worse for your health?

When exposed to asbestos on a long-term basis, Asbestos is proven to have more negative health effects than mold. Asbestos may cause serious health complications such as heart disease, mesothelioma (type of cancer), and other lung complications. Symptoms of exposure include: coughing, chest pain, swelling in neck or face, difficulty swelling, loss of appetite and weight loss, Exposure to mold can cause flu and allergy like symptoms. These can range anywhere from coughing to fever, all depending on the type of mold and the exposure time.

There is a solution.

ESE Partners is a licensed and certified environmental Asbestos and Mold consultant firm. Services include ACM surveys (renovation and building permits), limited ACM surveys (identification of business risks), mold assessment, lead-based paint surveys and property condition assessments. Read more about our due diligence capabilities here: https://www.esepartners.com/ese-environmental-services-due-diligence-remediation-compliance/environmental-due-diligence/

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