Page County Dot Net

The article, “County offices worsen as complex project lingers” (Page News and Courier, Aug. 7, 2008) was appalling.  I do not know how in good conscience the county officials can allow the building to stay open to the public and to the workers within.  Bug bites, bug bombs, holes in the ceiling, foundation cracks, pigeon feces and rotting animals, sewage gasses…the building is a candidate for immediate condemning.  The building is old, so the holes in the ceiling are very likely to be exposing the public to lead paint as well as asbestos.  I go into the county office several times a year to pay taxes and get business information.  I would have never stepped foot into that building or taken my kids in with me if I had known what a risk I was taking to my health. 

I think the county owes it to the citizens to test the air, and materials in the building and post a health hazard sign outside.  The public also should be informed when a bug bomb has taken place.  They are very toxic and leave horrible residues on the surfaces around.  I still cant fathom that anyone working in that building is getting paid enough to take the long term health risks they are facing on a daily basis.  “Equipment must be covered due to dust and debris that circulated through the building.”  Seriously, has anyone tested that debris for asbestos?  That should be the number one health concern for everyone going in and out of that building.  I’m baffled.  Aren’t buildings supposed to be up to code in able to operate? 

As a citizen, I’m at caught in a catch 22.  I contemplated starting a class action lawsuit against the county, but did not want to be responsible for the county going bankrupt and halting the school construction.  What’s a person to do?

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