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School�s Asbestos Excites Some Locals

December 29th, 2007

In a new twist, asbestos that was discovered at a New Jersey school has some district employees excited. The asbestos, and the damage that unearthed it, is now forcing the school district to act on renovating the building.

When the roof fell in on an Asbury, New Jersey school, the discovery of asbestos in the plaster could have been seen as a bad thing. Since school was out for summer break, no one was put in danger, and the building, which was constructed in 1912, will now need renovations that were put on hold last year. Initially, the building was going to be torn down, but the plans were put on hold due to funding. Now, the school will need to be renovated immediately.

Asbestos is not normally a danger when it is left undisturbed. When it is mishandled or removed improperly, it can break apart into airborne fragments that are dangerous. Inhaling asbestos fibers has been linked to emphysema and mesothelioma, a deadly type of lung cancer. Since the asbestos in the school is exposed, the rest of the material will need to be safely removed, which will entail a complete renovation of the old, crumbling building. In order to skirt the dangers of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases, abatement contracts are being bid on this summer.

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