A second school in the Patchogue-Medford school system has sealed off a classroom as a precautionary measure. The Patchogue-Medford school district, located in New York State, is currently being rocked by asbestos scandals. School officials have stated that the closure of the classroom is a precaution only. Classroom No. 119 at the Oregon Middle School in Medford, New York has been closed on a temporary basis. The students that use that room have been relocated elsewhere. The decision to seal off the room was made after small nail holes were spotted in floor tiles the contain asbestos.

Airborne asbestos can lead to lung cancer or pleural mesothelioma, both of which may be fatal.

Now parents are becoming concerned, as neighbors and students have been more forthcoming with information than the school district. Earlier this week, another school in the district was also closed down due to asbestos concerns. Despite promises that the building is safe, parents Eagle Elementary School students are concerned about the rash of asbestos incidents in the school district. However, officials from the school district and state officials have stated that the Eagle Elementary School is safe. Officials stated earlier this week there is only a very remote possibility that students faced any danger from the damaged asbestos tile. However, federal law requires that any damage to asbestos material in schools is taken seriously.

Earlier this week, a local man added fuel to the fire when he obtained unauthorized asbestos samples from a Patchogue-Medford school, and filmed interior shots of the school to be forwarded to a local cable news station. School officials have now charged the man with trespassing, and he may face up to three months in jail. In addition, by disturbing the asbestos to take samples, he may have forced asbestos particles in the air.

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