Due to flooding that occurred as the result of a water pipe busting on January 16th the Partners in Prime senior center located in Hamilton, Ohio had to be closed due to asbestos concerns. As of yesterday those that work and attend the senior center were still waiting for the Butler County Health Department as well as insurance agents to inspect the damage on the property. The inspection must occur before the building can even begin to be cleaned and repaired.

All individuals allowed in the building must wear protective masks in order to prevent exposure to asbestos fibers.

Exposure to asbestos fibers has been known to result in any one of a number of asbestos-related diseases, including mesothelioma cancer, which is typically diagnosed in adults between the ages of fifty five and seventy. Because such diseases tend to have such a long latency period finding effective treatment options for those who have developed them is often very difficult. Often by the time such a disease is discovered it is already in its advanced stages of development.

Many older buildings contain asbestos as the dangerous nature of the substance was not realized until the 1970’s. It was around the same time that congress formed the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and use of the substance began to become regulated by the government.

The building which is located at 140 Ross Ave. in Hamilton is 108 years old. Following the inspection officials will be able to determine when the building can be reopened.

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