Posted on January 17, 2025 After nearly 20 years of receiving common questions, ADAO has collected facts from government agencies to answer some frequently asked questions about asbestos exposure and cancer risk. In light of the Los Angeles fires, which are likely to release asbestos fibers into the air as old buildings burn down, we [...]
ADAO’s New Website for the LA Wildfires, Toxic Debris and Air, and Asbestos Risks Posted January 16, 2025 Update: LA residents who lost their homes are now being told that it is safe to return. However, there is reason to believe that additional safety measures still need to be taken to ensure your safety when [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 10, 2025 LOS ANGELES RESIDENTS FACE HEIGHTENED RISK OF ASBESTOS EXPOSURE IN WAKE OF DEVASTATING FIRES Legacy Asbestos in Older Structures Poses Serious Health Risks After Natural Disasters Los Angeles, CA — The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), the nation’s largest nonprofit dedicated to preventing asbestos exposure, warns Los Angeles [...]
ADAO’s 2024 Highlights: Key Milestones, Actions, and Moments Driving Asbestos Prevention and Policy Posted on December 26, 2024 As we close out the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization’s (ADAO) 20th anniversary, we are proud to say we achieved some of our biggest accomplishments to date. We could not have accomplished all this without our supporters and [...]