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The CDC Washington Office is part of the Office of the Director and acts as a liaison between CDC and the Washington policy community.

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  • Rapid and reliable response to congressional requests for information;
  • Congressional briefings on broad public health issues and specific CDC programs;
  • Technical assistance on public health policy and legislative initiatives;
  • CDC materials, services, and tours of facilities, including new state-of-the-art labs;
  • Discussions with scientific experts on programs of interest;
  • Participation by agency leadership and scientific experts in local public health-related events;
  • Email updates on key CDC topics.

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July 9, 2008

CDC Reports on Levels of Formaldehyde in FEMA Temporary Housing Units Supplied to Katrina Victims in the Gulf Coast

“CDC recommended that FEMA relocate residents before the temperatures in the region increased, with priority given to occupants suffering symptoms potentially attributable to formaldehyde exposure, and to vulnerable populations such as children, elderly persons, and persons with chronic respiratory illnesses, and persons living in trailer types that have higher formaldehyde levels. CDC also recommended that while residents await relocation they take certain steps to reduce exposure, such as spending time outdoors and maintaining indoor temperature at the lowest comfortable level.”

(Statement of Dr. Michael McGeehin before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.)

 

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