Comments on: Did Trailer Makers Know About Toxic Fumes?

Exclusive: Workers Who Made FEMA Trailers Say Manufacturer Knew About Harmful Formaldehyde

[stn_sage]

First, I disagree with a previous poster who said, "this is not a big news story", it''s a VERY big story!

Second, not mentioned in the article is the fact people who have lived in these trailers have DIED as a result of formaldehyde inhalation and at least dozens of others have suffered respiratory illnesses! And the number affected is growing due to those who remain in trailers because FEMA hasn''t supplied other housing!

Third, also not mentioned is FEMA''s denial and cover-up of it''s actions refusing to acknowledge complaints and appropriately respond to them, fully aware of the danger these trailers posed! Hence, there will be lawsuits against FEMA for messing up, yet again, which seems to be their standard operating procedure under this administration.

Fourth, the manufacturers and the FEMA reps who knew about these problems, who denied them and lied about them, and who obstructed the process, and who have failed to provide acceptable housing which was their responsibility should be---must be---charged with criminal offenses---from manslaughter to obstruction of justice.

Finally, FEMA is a true disaster zone! The next administration would be best advised to let everyone go and entirely re-staff it. Sheer incompetence in this department is resulting in citizens killed! Yes, this IS a very big story!

[u-r-right]

All RV''s contain formaldehyde in their building materials. In hot weather, the curing process lets off a gas that can irritate your throat and eyes. Opening the windows, doors and ceiling vents clears the problem in a matter of minutes. The problem lasts for about 2 years. I''ve had several RV''s and they all did this to some degree. No big deal. The REAL problem is these people lived in them full time for too long. These trailers are not meant to be lived in more than a couple weeks at a time. Mold also becomes a problem when the trailers are lived in full time for extended periods.

[downtowner97]

In Oregon, manufactured homes all come with a formaldehyde warning stapled to the kitchen cabinets. Most regular homes are built using OSB sheething which contains formaldehyde. This is not a big news story.

[whitemale08]

Of course they knew. That''s why they gave such a low price to the government.

That''s why you call it "free markets".