Strong Odor at Coachella Valley High School
Location: Thermal
Description
Pesticide drift or odor to blame for causing illness at Coachella Valley High School students and staff reporting feeling ill from strong odor of pesticides or herbicides near campus this began early in the morning when crews were spraying an organic herbicide on agricultural fields near the school and can cause respiratory problems in children and anyone exposed to this. there is more to be done to limit or completely stop the exposure of pesticides near school and or vulnerable people. Related Content __________________________________________
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Maria Davydova
News story on the incident:
http://www.kmir.com/story/30165849/students-sick-after-chemical-leak-at-school
"Hazardous materials experts determined the cause of the odor to be an organic phosphate used as a pesticide in the fields surrounding the school." -
Maria Davydova
California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) -information on reporting pesticide problems:
http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/dept/quicklinks/report.htm -
Maria Davydova
More DPR information:
Community Guide to Recognizing and Reporting Pesticide Problems
http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/dept/comguide/index.htm
(En Español:) Guía Comunitaria Para Reconocer & Reportar Problemas con Pesticidas
http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/dept/comguide/spanish/index_sp.htm