| What to Do If You Are
Caught Outside While The Spray Trucks Are Near? The Health
Department should provide information to people about this but they
don't. Here are somethings you can try to do to protect yourself. Get
inside if you are able. If you are not able, pull your shirt up over
your mouth and nose and get as far away from the truck as you can. Get
inside as soon as you can. Remove your clothing and put it in a sealed plastic bag (so that it can be used as evidence of your exposure if you become ill). SHOWER. See below if
you experience adverse effects.
IMPORTATNT: If you were visible to the spray truck driver when you were exposed, call the police, and tell them you want to file a police report about the incident. Report the incident immediately and get
it documented!
What to Do If You Suspect You or an Animal Has
Adverse Effects From Anvil 2+2 from
Beyond Pesticides (Emergencies, What to Do)
1. In the case of
physical illness of people or animals, see a physician or
veterinarian to confirm symptoms, obtain a diagnosis, and receive
treatment within 24 hours if possible. Get a written report signed by
the physician or veterinarian. (Note: Many physicians and veterinarians
are not familiar with the symptoms of pesticide poisoning, many of which
resemble symptoms of a cold or flu. Tell them about your exposure, and
ask them to check the symptoms. Blood or urine tests may be necessary.)
2. In the case of a bee kill, examine the hives immediately. Unusual
behavior, lack of bees in the hive, and unusually high mortality (more
than 100 bees per day) are good indications of pesticide poisoning. Call
the state agency to arrange for a hive inspection. Collect a handful of
dead bees and put them in the freezer in a clean tightly sealed plastic
bag for possible analysis. 3. Try to eliminate other possible causes
for the damage: disease, pest damage, drought, low oxygen levels in
ponds, etc. 4. It is always helpful to have an impartial witness
accompany you in collecting the evidence. (Note: If the state agency
sends an investigator, he/she will do these things. However, the
investigator often arrives too late--two weeks or more after the
incident--to document the damage.) 5. Write all this down as soon as
possible. 6. Keep a record of every phone call and conversation
regarding the incident (name, date, time, and substance). Write letters
confirming your understanding of the substance of the phone call when
you receive important information--state the major points of the
conversation and request a response within five days if the other person
disagrees with your statements. FROM NO SPRAY NASHVILLE:
Try to make an appointment to see your doctor within 24 hours so that
your symptoms can be notated and tests can be done! You can also
call Poison Control for help at 936-2034 ask them to note in their
records if you suspect the symptoms could have been caused by Health
Department's spraying. Please try to see your doctor if you are able so
that you can document your symptoms. Be sure to contact us as soon
as possible at
nospraynashville@earthlink.net (this maybe
be the quickest response) or phone 327-8515. We will try to get a
volunteer to help you.
*WARNING: Anvil is toxic to bees, fish and other aquatic life.
(Source: Anvil Fact Sheet.) The EPA prohibits the direct application of
products to open water or within 100 feet of lakes, streams, rivers or
bays.
Violations should be documented and reported to the EPA. Please send us
a copy of your letter and documentation. You should also report any
injuries or adverse effects from the spray to them. http://www.epa.gov/region4/home/contact.html
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