The agency, along with Union Pacific representatives, gave a presentation on a three-part investigation set to start in November in the Fifth Ward and Kashmere Gardens area.
Fifth Ward residents impacted by the deadly cancer cluster in their neighborhood learned about what's next to address the neighborhood concerns. They were updated on efforts made to clean up the toxic chemicals. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle reports on what was discussed.Residents of the Fifth Ward community, heavily impacted by a concerning cancer cluster, recently received updates on the proactive measures taken to address their concerns at their Multi-Service Center Tuesday night.
Casey Luckett, the EPA project manager overseeing this effort, expressed the agency's commitment to the well-being of the community. "EPA is committed to this community in tracking and finding contamination from the former site and taking action needed to protect people's health," Luckett said. "We have to have information and data to take that action.
The initial phase of the investigation focuses on 342 properties located near the creosote site. Property owners will receive the data results from the testing. Additionally, residents directly impacted by the cancer cluster, as identified in previous studies by the State Health Department, were present at the meeting. They emphasized the importance of staying informed throughout the investigative process.
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