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Toxic Trailers: CDC Takes Blame For Slow Response
Tue, March 04, 2008 - 12:17 pm
The CDC says it should have reacted sooner to concerns about hazardous fumes in the FEMA trailers housing thousands of hurricane victims. The ormaldehyde problem was first discovered in the 1980's.
FEMA Trying To Quash Toxic Trailer Lawsuits
Tue, July 22, 2008 - 5:22 pm
FEMA is requesting immunity from lawsuits filed on behalf of Gulf Coast hurricane victims who claim they were exposed to dangerous fumes while living in government-issued trailers.
Toxic Trailer Test Postponed
Tue, November 06, 2007 - 4:13 pm
FEMA has postponed plans to test the air quality in trailers occupied by hurricane victims.
A FEMA Trailer Coverup?
Sat, February 09, 2008 - 9:01 pm
CDC being investigated over Katrina cancer risk in FEMA trailers containing formaldehyde fumes
FEMA To Test Trailers By Request
Sat, February 23, 2008 - 2:20 pm
FEMA sets up toll-free hotline for people who want their trailers tested for formaldehyde
Govt. Denied Immunity From FEMA Trailer Lawsuits
Fri, October 03, 2008 - 4:49 pm
A judge says there is evidence that FEMA delayed its response to concerns about formaldehyde levels in its trailers.
FEMA Trailer Plaintiffs Win In Court
Sat, October 04, 2008 - 12:20 pm
Judge says FEMA is not immune to lawsuits stemming from FEMA trailers and formaldehyde fumes
Mayor Telling Residents To Leave FEMA Trailers
Wed, May 07, 2008 - 6:53 pm
New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin says they "need to get everybody out" and find out "if anybody's health is being harmed."
Annual Flu Shots Recommended For All Kids
Wed, February 27, 2008 - 10:02 am
A federal advisory panel says annual flu vaccinations should be given to all children ages 6 months through 18 years.
No More Cramped In Camper
Thu, December 18, 2008 - 6:25 pm
A South Mobile County family of 7 is finally out of their FEMA camper and into a house. Click to see their touching story.
Alabama Among Fattest States in U.S.
Thu, July 17, 2008 - 10:57 am
CDC says when it comes to obesity the Deep South comes out on top.
New FEMA Trailer Guidelines
Fri, April 11, 2008 - 12:50 pm
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is
setting strict new limits on formaldehyde levels in the mobile
homes it buys for disaster victims.
An End To FEMA Trailers?
Sat, May 24, 2008 - 11:40 am
Prefab cottages are being considered as an alternative to trailers for emergency housing following a hurricane
What A Nightmare: Americans Get Too Little Sleep
Fri, February 29, 2008 - 10:21 am
Americans are getting less and less sleep and that can be a nightmare for your mental and physical health. The CDC calls sleep loss an under-recognized public health problem.
Diabetic Birth Defects
Wed, July 30, 2008 - 5:00 am
New government study claims more birth defects tied to diabetic women.
Federal health officials release brand-specific information about which FEMA trailers provided to hurricane victims had the highest levels of toxic fumes. » View Full Article
