A community center in Rhode Island will receive a long-awaited renovation to the center's first floor after asbestos removal has been done.
Earlier this year, the town council approved a $118,000 to hire a company to remove the asbestos particles from the floor tiles before the renovation can begin. This money will also address handicap accessibility and fire code upgrades for the building. When airborne, asbestos particles are hazardous for workers and for people nearby beacause exposure to these particles have been associated with causing diseases such as lung cancer and mesothelioma.
After the asbestos removal, the renovation will begin to make more meeting space for civic groups and other community activities. According to an official, the renovation has been on and off the agenda for nearly 15 years.
If you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos fibers, contact the asbestos lawyers of Williams Kherkher by calling 800-781-3955.