The Freedlander’s Department Store located is Wooster, Ohio will soon be rid of asbestos in order for the building to be demolished. State and federal funds totaling $662,000 are being provided for the project which is set to begin in approximately one month.

According to the city of Wooster’s assistant to the director of administration Justin Starlin the environmental review is presently in the process of being conducted. He has stated that this is a requirement in order to receive the funds needed for the project from the state and federal governments.

Freedlander’s is planning on remaining open until the end of February. Following the closing workers will begin to remove hazardous materials including asbestos.

Asbestos must be removed from buildings prior to demolition in order to prevent exposure to the dangerous substance. Such exposure may lead to a number of asbestos-related respiratory problems as well as a number of fatal diseases which include asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung cancer. Because of the typically long latency period of such illnesses it is very difficult to find effective treatment options for those diagnosed.

It was hoped by the store’s owner that the asbestos testing could be conducted during the final month of being open but is not allowed due to the presence of customers and staff which is why the testing has been delayed until after the closing in late February. Officials are now looking to have the building demolished by the end of July.

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