Officials Warn People Of Toxins Left Behind In Debris From Wildfires
California's EPA says ash may contain substances that can cause cancer and people with asthma, the elderly, children and pregnant women should use extra caution.
Capital Public Radio:
Officials Warn Of Toxic Fire Debris
People who lost their homes or had property damaged in the wildfires are being warned to contact their local authorities before sifting through debris. ...California's EPA says ash may contain substances that can cause cancer and people with asthma, the elderly, children and pregnant women should use extra caution. (Schilling, 10/19)
In other news from across the state —
The San Diego Union-Tribune:
Safety Net Skilled Nursing Facility Wins National Recognition
Santee’s Edgemoor skilled nursing facility is among three long-term care centers nationwide to earn the American Health Care Association’s top award. The organization recently announced that the facility on Park Center Drive has received its 2017 Gold National Quality Award which “recognizes organizations nationally that serve as models of excellence in providing high-quality care.” Run by the county Health and Human Services Agency, the 192-bed facility provides 24-hour nursing care and rehabilitation services to patients whose conditions are severe or complex enough that they cannot be served by other skilled nursing facilities in the region. (Sisson, 10/19)