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Community
DISADVANTAGES
Toxins
in My
Community
Pollution In Our
Backyards
HUDSON HILL
Hudson Hill is a
predominately African
American community
centrally located between
10- 15 polluting
companies.
In 2013, these companies
released over 25 different
chemicals was released
in this particular area.
Correlation
The Chinese says that the liver is the seat
of anger.
When lead is present in the body, the first
place affected by lead is the liver.
Levels
The Standard Level of
Lead being harmful to
an individual is 10 or
greater!!!
Studies today shows
that any level of Lead
found in the human
body is harmful to an
individual.
Lead in My Community
The Environmental Protection Division
conducted test at a facility near an elementary
school in my community. As a result of those
test, lead and arsenic was found. That year,
tests were conducted in that school. A large
amount of lead and arsenic was found in the
building and on the playground utilized for
recess.
Environmentalist demanded lead testing for
the students!
Chatham County refused to offer on-site
testing. Instead, they provided free testing for
children at the Health Department which was
located on the opposite side of the city.
Justice was yet not served because many of
the parents in that community did not have
transportation and were unable to get tested.
Symptoms
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Seizures
- Headaches
- Coma
Contact Information
Samantha Parker
912-508-5151
samanthaparker516@gmail.com
Savannah, Georgia
Harambee House, INC/ Citizens for Environmental
Justice
Black Youth Leadership Development Institute, Youth
Coordinator