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Final report on formaldehyde levels in FEMA-supplied travel trailers, park models, and mobile homes
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published July 2, 2008, amended December 15th, 2010
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Alternative Title:FEMA-supplied travel trailers, park models, and mobile homes;Final CDC findings--Formaldehyde levels in FEMA-supplied trailers;
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Description:"In December 2007 and January 2008, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) measured formaldehyde levels in a stratified random sample of 519 FEMA-supplied occupied travel trailers, park models, and mobile homes (i.e., "trailers"). At the time of the study, sampled trailers were in use as temporary shelter for Louisiana and Mississippi residents displaced by hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The study aimed to determine formaldehyde levels in occupied trailers, determine trailer characteristics that could affect formaldehyde levels, and provide information to assist FEMA in deciding whether to relocate residents from FEMA-supplied trailers in the Gulf Coast area. This study assessed only current formaldehyde levels in the occupied trailers; it was not a health effects study. To evaluate levels of formaldehyde, investigators conducted a 1-hour continuous indoor air sample and sample measurements of indoor temperature and relative humidity. To determine factors that could affect formaldehyde levels, investigators administered a short questionnaire to adult residents about occupant demographics and trailer characteristics. To observe the exterior and interior of the trailer, investigators conducted a walk-through survey. " p. iii
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Content Notes:from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Running title: Final CDC findings--Formaldehyde levels in FEMA-supplied trailers
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Pages in Document:electronic; electronic resource; remote; iv, 56 p. : digital, PDF file
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