Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Environment, Hurricane Katrina Response

Chairman Waxman Reiterates his Request to FEMA for Documents Relating to Toxic Formaldehyde Levels in Hurricane Victims’ Trailers

Chairman Waxman sent a letter to Administrator Paulison reiterating his two previous requests for documents relating to high levels of formaldehyde in trailers provided to Gulf Coast hurricane victims. Recent reports have indicated that some occupants continue to live in FEMA-issued trailers with formaldehyde levels above the acceptable limit for humans.