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Liberty County asked not to burn storm debris
By ALEX WUKMAN
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has requested that Liberty County residents cease burning the debris left in the wake of Hurricane Ike. TCEQ reportedly told Liberty County Judge Phil Fitzgerald that the burning of storm debris is having a negative impact on air quality in Liberty, Montgomery and Harris Counties.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a statement that saying that “The burning of debris results in the release of particulate matter. The inhalation of particulate matter can have negative health effects. People with heart or lung diseases, children, and older adults are most likely to be affected. Healthy individuals may also experience temporary effects from exposure to elevated levels of particulate matter.”
Fitzgerald also told other media that the request against burning debris is in effect until further notice. He stated that instead of burning the debris residents are encouraged to place it at curbside for pickup by county or state agencies.
The EPA’s release states that “There are four designated debris management sites. The material will be mulched. The county will collect the debris. There will be two passes to pick up debris at the curbside. The collection is expected to take two to three weeks.”
The EPA advises anyone seeking further information to contact the Pct. 6 Constable’s Office at 281-593-8419 or Dennis Odell of the Liberty County Office of Emergency Management at 936-334-3219.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a statement that saying that “The burning of debris results in the release of particulate matter. The inhalation of particulate matter can have negative health effects. People with heart or lung diseases, children, and older adults are most likely to be affected. Healthy individuals may also experience temporary effects from exposure to elevated levels of particulate matter.”
Fitzgerald also told other media that the request against burning debris is in effect until further notice. He stated that instead of burning the debris residents are encouraged to place it at curbside for pickup by county or state agencies.
The EPA’s release states that “There are four designated debris management sites. The material will be mulched. The county will collect the debris. There will be two passes to pick up debris at the curbside. The collection is expected to take two to three weeks.”
The EPA advises anyone seeking further information to contact the Pct. 6 Constable’s Office at 281-593-8419 or Dennis Odell of the Liberty County Office of Emergency Management at 936-334-3219.
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kewlkatty wrote on Sep 30, 2008 8:02 PM: