{"id":2068107,"date":"2023-10-15T14:08:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-15T18:08:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/air-force-base-neglects-hazardous-material-near-day-care-for-over-a-year\/"},"modified":"2023-10-15T14:10:42","modified_gmt":"2023-10-15T18:10:42","slug":"air-force-base-neglects-hazardous-material-near-day-care-for-over-a-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/air-force-base-neglects-hazardous-material-near-day-care-for-over-a-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Air Force Base ignores hazardous material near day care for a year."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fair-force-base-neglects-hazardous-material-near-day-care-for-over-a-year%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2068107&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Radon Levels \u200bat Air Force Base Daycare Center\u2064 Remain Elevated for Over a Year Without Action<\/h2>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/us\/air-force-finds-toxic-gas-base-daycare-center-forgets-act-for-over-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fox \u200bNews<\/a>, two rooms\u200d at the Whiteman\u2062 Air Force Base&#8217;s daycare \u200bfacility have \u200dbeen found to have radon levels \u2063that\u200c exceed \u200bsafe limits.<\/p>\n<p>A\u2062 memo from the leadership of the 509th\u200b Bomb Wing revealed that \u200bradon gas testing conducted in June 2022 showed readings\u200c that\u200d were not\u200d at\u2062 acceptable \u200clevels, but no action was taken.<\/p>\n<p>The memo \u200bstated that the toddler\u200d room had a reading of\u2062 6.33 WML\/year, while the baby\u200c room \u2063had a reading of 1.24 WLM\/year. The exposure limit is 0.8 WLM\/year.<\/p>\n<p>To address\u200b the issue, \u2062further testing will be conducted, and the two rooms will \u2063be closed. The Environmental Protecting \u200cAgency will be contacted\u200b for mitigation techniques.<\/p>\n<p>Children who \u2064were exposed will be examined and\u200d tested, \u2062although the memo reassured parents that the risk of developing lung\u200b cancer as a result of \u2063the exposure \u2064is significantly less than\u200c 1\u200c percent.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200bAir \u200cForce \u2064is\u2064 currently investigating how this breakdown in action occurred\u2063 and is taking steps to ensure the safety of children and\u2062 workers at the site.<\/p>\n<p>The Centers for \u200cDisease \u2064Control and Prevention warns that radon exposure can lead to\u2063 lung cancer, with over \u206421,000 \u200dlung cancer deaths per year linked to radon.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Lung cancer \u200bis the \u200bleading cause of cancer death \u2064among men and women in the U.S. \u2064We can prevent \u2064lung\u2062 cancer by\u200b refraining from smoking,\u200c avoiding secondhand smoke, and getting our homes tested for\u200c radon. Learn more at \u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Fd5LXxHCa9\">https:\/\/t.co\/Fd5LXxHCa9<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CDCgov?\">@cdcgov<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Z3J27DXDV9\">pic.twitter.com\/Z3J27DXDV9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 HHS.gov (@HHSGov) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HHSGov\/status\/1712845704341672359?\">October 13, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry emphasizes that children are at a higher \u2062risk of lung cancer from radon exposure compared to\u200d adults.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"author_subscription_pitch\">\n<p><em><b>An Urgent Note from Our \u2063Staff:<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Western \u2062Journal has been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nfl-star-says-he-was-hospitalized-against-his-will-injected-with-unknown-substance\/\" title=\"NFL star claims he was forcibly hospitalized, injected with unknown substance.\">labeled\u200c \u201cdangerous\u201d simply<\/a> because we have a biblical worldview and speak the truth about what is happening in America.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We refuse to let Big Tech and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrat-senator-dianne-feinstein-dies-at-90\/\" title=\"Dianne Feinstein, 90, Democratic Senator, passes away.\">woke \u2064advertisers dictate<\/a> the content we share\u2064 with \u2064our community. 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We stand\u2063 with our readers.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We\u2019re\u200d asking you \u200bto help us in this \u2063fight. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=BM6XAWRJ8NS7A&#038;utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><b>We can\u2019t do this without \u2064you<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/governor-goes-around-voters-backs-signs-change-in-state-election-laws\/\" title=\"Governor sneaks behind voters, enacts new election laws.\">donation directly helps fund<\/a> \u2062our editorial team of writers and editors. \u200cYour support means \u200bwe can continue to\u200c expose false narratives and defend traditional American values.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=BM6XAWRJ8NS7A&#038;utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please stand with us by donating today<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><b>Thank\u2064 you for\u200d your support!<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The \u2062post\u200b <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/air-force-base-neglects-hazardous-material-near-day-care-year\/\">Air Force Base Neglects Hazardous Material Near Day Care for Over a Year<\/a> appeared first \u2062on \u2064 <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What actions will be taken to address the elevated radon levels at the daycare center?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Secretary Alex Azar (@SecAzar) November 5, 2020<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The article \u2064highlights a concerning situation at the Whiteman Air Force \u2063Base&#8217;s daycare center, where radon levels in two rooms have remained elevated for over a year without any \u2062action taken. Radon gas testing conducted in June\u2063 2022 revealed \u2064readings that exceeded safe \u200dlimits, but no measures were implemented to address the issue.<\/p>\n<p>The memo from the leadership of the 509th Bomb Wing stated that the toddler room had a reading of 6.33 WML\/year, while the baby room had a reading \u200cof 1.24 WLM\/year. Both readings exceed \u200cthe exposure limit of 0.8 WLM\/year. These levels raise concerns about the potential harmful effects on the health\u2064 of the children and workers \u2064in the daycare center.<\/p>\n<p>To address this issue, further testing will\u200c be conducted, and\u2062 the two rooms will be closed. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be contacted for guidance on\u200d appropriate\u2064 mitigation techniques. It is crucial \u200dto ensure \u200dthat the necessary steps are taken to reduce the radon levels \u200cto within acceptable limits and provide a \u200csafe environment for\u2062 the \u2064children and workers.<\/p>\n<p>In light of this situation, the children who were exposed to elevated radon levels\u200d will be examined and tested. The memo addresses parents&#8217; concerns\u200d by reassuring \u2064them that the risk of \u200ddeveloping \u200clung cancer as a result of the exposure is significantly less than 1 percent. However,\u200d it \u200cis essential to monitor the health of\u2063 the exposed individuals and\u200c take \u200dappropriate action if \u2064any health issues arise.<\/p>\n<p>The Air Force is currently \u2062investigating how this breakdown in action occurred and is taking steps to rectify the situation. It is crucial to identify the reasons for the delay in \u2064addressing the elevated radon levels and\u2064 implement measures \u200dto prevent\u2062 such oversights in the future. The safety and well-being of \u2063the children and workers at the daycare center should always be a top priority.<\/p>\n<p>The Centers for Disease Control and\u200c Prevention (CDC) warns about the dangers\u2062 of radon exposure, highlighting that\u2063 it can lead to lung cancer.\u2064 The CDC estimates\u2064 that over 21,000 lung cancer \u200ddeaths per year in the United States are linked to radon. This further emphasizes the urgency of addressing the \u200celevated radon levels and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/air-force-base-neglects-hazardous-material-near-day-care-for-over-a-year\/\" title=\"Air Force Base ignores hazardous material near day care for a year.\">implementing effective mitigation measures<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the elevated radon levels at the Whiteman Air Force Base&#8217;s daycare center, which remained unchecked for over a year, raise concerns about the health and safety of the children \u200dand workers. Immediate action is necessary to mitigate the radon\u2062 levels and provide \u2063a safe environment. The \u200binvestigation into the breakdown in action is vital to prevent such oversights in the future. It is essential\u2064 to prioritize \u2062the well-being of the individuals at the daycare center \u2062and take proactive measures to ensure their safety.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Radon levels at a Missouri Air Force base daycare center have stayed high for over a year with no action taken. Two rooms in the Whiteman Air Force Base facility were discovered to surpass safe levels. 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