{"id":12959,"date":"2023-03-15T17:20:59","date_gmt":"2023-03-15T23:20:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/?post_type=blog&p=12959"},"modified":"2023-03-15T17:50:21","modified_gmt":"2023-03-15T23:50:21","slug":"safety-tips-asbestos-exposure-in-hurricane-season","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/es\/asbestos-blog\/exposicion-al-asbesto-en-la-temporada-de-huracanes\/","title":{"rendered":"Asbestos Exposure in Hurricane Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Asbestos fibers can become airborne during Louisiana\u2019s hurricane season.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Most old buildings contain some asbestos products, so hurricane debris can be a double danger. Here\u2019s what to watch out for.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Whenever hurricane season approaches in areas of the U.S. deemed high risk, residents can\u2019t help but to be reminded of the possibility of experiencing dangerous storms and devastating damage. The people of Louisiana, especially those in New Orleans, know all too well the destruction caused by these storms \u2013 particularly after Katerina and Ida, which tore through the state\u2019s landscape, causing a ripple effect still evident today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the destruction and damage to property is not the only thing to be wary of during hurricane season. The silent risk of asbestos exposure is also a serious concern. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was long used in building materials due to its inexpensiveness, durability, and heat-resistant properties, and it still lingers inside walls<\/a>, floors, and ceilings<\/a> today. It was used in roofing shingles<\/a>, insulation, tile jobs, electrical cord covering, and in other applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inhaling airborne asbestos fibers can cause many health problems, including lung cancer and mesothelioma.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Now well-known as a carcinogen that has been linked to lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis, among other diseases, asbestos has been largely phased out over the years, but hasn\u2019t been entirely eliminated. The U.S. has chosen not to outlaw asbestos, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), instead, is responsible for completing risk assessments when determining whether the mineral can still be used. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Louisiana\u2019s Asbestos Problem<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Louisiana, specifically, has a long history of utilizing asbestos in industry, largely due to its historic shipyards, mining sector, and in the construction of numerous public attractions that contain the mineral. Some examples<\/a> of where asbestos was extensively used include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n