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    DRIVEN INTO DESPAIR, POVERTY, HOMELESSNESS, AND POORHEALTH: THE CHEMICALLY INJURED, PAINT POISONED, AND

    CHEMICALLY SENSITIVES PLEA FOR HELP!

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    A Plea for Help! It is medically necessary

    that I live in a single

    family home that is ahealthy home for thechemically injured andchemically sensitive, anda safe home that shallpermit me to heal afterencounteringenvironmental healthhazards that injure andpoison children, families,and the elderly.

    Mold

    Lead

    Allergins

    Toxins

    Improper Air

    Ventilation Structural Defects

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    This Multifamily Dwelling and Former Schoolhouse Building inBaltimore City was Environmentally Unfriendly, Toxic, Contaminated,and Caused Me to Suffer Adverse Health Reactions, Building-RelatedIllnesses, Chemical Injuries, Chemical Sensitivity, and Sick Building

    Syndrome.

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    SINCE 2007, I HAVE BEEN HOMELESS ANDFORCED TO LIVE OUTDOORS IN ANAUTOMOBILE.

    AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AND

    HEALTHY HOME IS CRITICALLYNECESSARY FOR ME TO LIVE INDOORS.

    LIFE IS PSYCHOLOGALLY AND PHYSICALLYSTRESSFUL LIVING OUTDOORS ANDINSIDE OF AN AUTOMOBILE, BUT AN

    UNHEALTHY HOME NEGATIVELY IMPACTSMY PHYSICAL HEALTH AND EMOTIONALWELL-BEING.

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    There were hazardous and improper

    renovations using toxic, carcinogenic, and

    vaporous oil base paint enamel.November 2003

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    This Multifamily Dwelling and Former Schoolhouse Building inBaltimore City was Environmentally Unfriendly, Toxic, Contaminated,and Caused Me to Suffer Adverse Health Reactions, Building-RelatedIllnesses, Chemical Injuries, Chemical Sensitivity, and Sick Building

    Syndrome.

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    There were hazardous and improperrenovations using toxic, carcinogenic,and vaporous oil base paint enamel.

    November 2003

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    NO PRECAUTIONS EXERCISED!

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    The building had no mechanical exhaust and ventilation system; common areas

    were without inadequate and improper ventilation. Just this...an exhaust fan

    inside of the buildings laundry room .

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    This multifamily housing development, and formerBaltimore City public school built in 1908, had ahigh mortality rate most likely due to the followingconditions:

    Management commented, Most will die in hereanyway!

    Inadequate Air Ventilation throughout halls andCommon Areas

    Improper Air Ventilation throughout halls and

    Common Areas Poor Indoor Air Quality

    Contamination

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    Renovations with Vaporous and Caustic

    Enamels without Adequate and Proper

    Ventilation

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    Visible Signs of Mold Growth and

    Infestation posed a threat.

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    Poisoned by Mold Toxins in this

    Mold Infested Apartment

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    Mold n ested and contam nated

    walls, ceiling, window sills, and

    carpet...

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    Mold infestation in the HVAC SYSTEM and

    MOLD Contamination of Indoor Air and Heat

    Supply

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    Photographed in 2007, this Mold Contaminated Heating System,

    Manufactured March 1992, was Environmentally Unsafe and Poorly

    Maintained

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    Visable signs of HVAC Mold Growth,

    Contamination, and Infestation

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    Visable signs of HVAC Mold Growth,

    Contamination, and Infestation

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    Mold Contamination and Infestation of Common

    areas and Hallways Air Condiontioning and Heat

    Supply

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    INDOOR AIR POLUTION ANDEXPOSURES TO SECOND HAND

    CIGARETTE SMOKETHROUGHOUT THIS FIRE EXIT

    STAIRWELL AND LAUNDRYROOM FACILITY

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    Multiple Cigarette Burns throughout

    this FIRE STAIRWELL and EXIT

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    LAUNDRY ROOM FACILITY

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    INDOOR AIR POLUTION ANDOVER EXPOSURES TO TOXIC,NOXIOUS, AND CAUSTIC AIR

    FRESHENER PRODUCTS INSIDE

    OF THIS ELEVATOR

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    Windows were Defective and

    Inoperable

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    OVEREXPOSED TO UP TO SIX

    OF THESE TOXIC AND CAUSTICINDUSTRIAL STRENTH AIR

    FRESHENERS AT ONE ONCEwithin the buildings elevator , BUT

    AS MANY AS FIVE OF THEFOLLOWING TOXIC PRODUCTS

    WERE PHOTOGRAPHED

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    Multiple Toxic and Caustic INDUSTRIAL

    STRENTH Air Fresheners inside of the

    Buildings Elevator

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    CAUSTIC AND NOXIOUSCLEANING PRODUCTS

    The reason behind fresheners in elevator wasdue to route trash is brought down and resulting

    odor.

    Property Management

    .

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    Toxic Pesticides, Herbicides, Insecticides, and

    Fungicides were used on the Premises

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    Water damage and debris on the

    Premises

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    Indoor Air Pollution inside of the

    Buildings Laundry Room

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    gns o Poor and Inadequate

    Management, Maintenance, and

    Housing Inspections

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    Site Managements Clutter in

    common areas

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    DRIVEN INTO DESPAIR, POVERTY, HOMELESSNESS, AND POORHEALTH: THE CHEMICALLY INJURED, PAINT POISONED, AND

    CHEMICALLY SENSITIVES PLEA FOR HELP!

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    A Plea for Help! It is medically necessary

    that I live in a singlefamily home that is ahealthy home for thechemically injured andchemically sensitive, anda safe home that shallpermit me to heal afterencounteringenvironmental health

    hazards that injure andpoison children, families,and the elderly.

    Mold Lead

    Allergins

    Toxins

    Improper AirVentilation

    Structural Defects

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    This Multifamily Dwelling and Former Schoolhouse Building inBaltimore City was Environmentally Unfriendly, Toxic, Contaminated,and Caused Me to Suffer Adverse Health Reactions, Building-RelatedIllnesses, Chemical Injuries, Chemical Sensitivity, and Sick Building

    Syndrome.

    Double-click to add an object

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    SINCE 2007, I HAVE BEEN HOMELESS ANDFORCED TO LIVE OUTDOORS IN ANAUTOMOBILE.

    AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY ANDHEALTHY HOME IS CRITICALLYNECESSARY FOR ME TO LIVE INDOORS.

    LIFE IS PSYCHOLOGALLY AND PHYSICALLYSTRESSFUL LIVING OUTDOORS ANDINSIDE OF AN AUTOMOBILE, BUT ANUNHEALTHY HOME NEGATIVELY IMPACTS

    MY PHYSICAL HEALTH AND EMOTIONALWELL-BEING.

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    There were hazardous and improper

    renovations using toxic, carcinogenic, and

    vaporous oil base paint enamel.November 2003

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    Historic Louisa May Alcott School #59

    Photo credit:Hattie Russell,11/89

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    This Multifamily Dwelling and Former Schoolhouse Building inBaltimore City was Environmentally Unfriendly, Toxic, Contaminated,and Caused Me to Suffer Adverse Health Reactions, Building-RelatedIllnesses, Chemical Injuries, Chemical Sensitivity, and Sick Building

    Syndrome.

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    There were hazardous and improperrenovations using toxic, carcinogenic,

    and vaporous oil base paint enamel.November 2003

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    Historic Louisa May Alcott School #59

    Photo credit:Hattie Russell,11/89

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    NO PRECAUTIONS EXERCISED!

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    The building had no mechanical exhaust and ventilation system; common areas

    were without inadequate and improper ventilation. Just this...an exhaust fan

    inside of the buildings laundry room .

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    This multifamily housing development, and formerBaltimore City public school built in 1908, had ahigh mortality rate most likely due to the followingconditions:

    Management commented, Most will die in hereanyway!

    Inadequate Air Ventilation throughout halls andCommon Areas

    Improper Air Ventilation throughout halls andCommon Areas

    Poor Indoor Air Quality Contamination

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    Renovations with Vaporous and Caustic

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    Ventilation

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    Visible Signs of Mold Growth and

    Infestation posed a threat.

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    Poisoned by Mold Toxins in this

    Mold Infested Apartment

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    Mold infestation in the HVAC SYSTEM and

    MOLD Contamination of Indoor Air and Heat

    Supply

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    Photographed in 2007, this Mold Contaminated Heating System,

    Manufactured March 1992, was Environmentally Unsafe and Poorly

    Maintained

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    Visable signs of HVAC Mold Growth,

    Contamination, and Infestation

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    Visable signs of HVAC Mold Growth,

    Contamination, and Infestation

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    Mold Contamination and Infestation of Common

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    Supply

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    INDOOR AIR POLUTION ANDEXPOSURES TO SECOND HAND

    CIGARETTE SMOKETHROUGHOUT THIS FIRE EXIT

    STAIRWELL AND LAUNDRYROOM FACILITY

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    Multiple Cigarette Burns throughout

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    LAUNDRY ROOM FACILITY

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    INDOOR AIR POLUTION ANDOVER EXPOSURES TO TOXIC,NOXIOUS, AND CAUSTIC AIR

    FRESHENER PRODUCTS INSIDEOF THIS ELEVATOR

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    Windows were Defective and

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    OVEREXPOSED TO UP TO SIXOF THESE TOXIC AND CAUSTIC

    INDUSTRIAL STRENTH AIRFRESHENERS AT ONE ONCE

    within the buildings elevator , BUTAS MANY AS FIVE OF THE

    FOLLOWING TOXIC PRODUCTSWERE PHOTOGRAPHED

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    Multiple Toxic and Caustic INDUSTRIAL

    STRENTH Air Fresheners inside of the

    Buildings Elevator

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    CAUSTIC AND NOXIOUSCLEANING PRODUCTS

    The reason behind fresheners in elevator wasdue to route trash is brought down and resulting

    odor.

    Property Management

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    Toxic Pesticides, Herbicides, Insecticides, and

    Fungicides were used on the Premises

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    Water damage and debris on the

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    Indoor Air Pollution inside of the

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    Signs of Poor and Inadequate

    Management, Maintenance, and

    Housing Inspections

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    Site Managements Clutter in

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