The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) today announced its support for the Surgeon General`s statement acknowledging the dangers of asbestos and thanks the U.S. Senate for continued efforts to encourage a warning. The discovery of the April 1, 2009 acting U.S. Surgeon General statement is greatly appreciated by ADAO, who has always encouraged an official warning about asbestos dangers, as recommended by a U.S. Senate Resolution establishing the first week of April as “National Asbestos Awareness Week.”

Open house to be held June 22 by state environmental officials to inform residents of asbestos dumping sites. Other topics to be discussed include property owners’ responsibilities, environmental issues, potential health risks, proper management of asbestos to reduce potential risk of asbestos exposure, and remediation and redevelopment strategies for select sites.