Dutchess County Government

With the massive fire at Hudson Heritage, we have gotten questions regarding air quality and asbestos. Dutchess County Department of Health has been coordinating with New York State Departments of Environmental Conversation (DEC), Health (DOH) and Labor (DOL) and shares the following information:

QUESTION: Where can I find information about air quality?
ANSWER: Air quality is measured at various locations by the EPA, NYSDEC and other community partners. Monitoring data is available at https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/air-quality/monitoring

QUESTION: Where can I find information about exposure to smoke from fires?
ANSWER: NYS DOH provides information about tips when air quality is unhealthy, symptoms, and when to speak to a health care provider online at https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/outdoors/air/smoke_from_fire.htm

QUESTION: What is done to control the spread of asbestos fiber?
ANSWER: By wetting the structure and maintaining a perimeter around the area, the fire departments control the spread of asbestos during the fire.

For other health-related or symptoms questions, please contact your health care provider. For questions about air quality monitoring and results, contact NYSDEC Region 3 at (845) 256-3035.

Tomorrow our Health Department is hosting a blood drive with the American Red Cross from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A single blood donation can help save up to 3 lives. Be a hero and share the gift of life. All eligible donors will receive a $15 e-gift card plus a coupon for a free pint of ice cream at Stewarts Shops! We encourage you to share the gift of life.