Don't let an unwanted visitor into your home!! Reducing contact with disturbed, contaminated soil is important in reducing your exposure to LA. LA poses the greatest threat when it is airborne. For a lower risk of exposure, focus on keeping contaminated soil from being disturbed in your yard and trapped in your home. This flyer gives some common sense tips on avoiding exposure to LA on your property. Outdoors: DON'T disturb areas where you can see vermiculite (see pictures on back). Find other places to play or garden. 13 simple steps to protect yourself and your loved ones from Libby Amphibole Asbestos DO water often. A healthy lawn reduces dust and contact with bare soil. DO mow your lawn when it's damp - not when it's dry and dusty. DON'T dig, cultivate, or roto-till your garden soil when it is dry and dusty, and do suppress any dust with water. DO rinse off gardening tools outside. DON'T buy or accept free topsoil or fill from an unknown source. If you are unsure, call the EPA Info Center. ------- Indoors: cc^> DO wipe your feet and/ or take your shoes off at the door and leave them outside, if possible. DO wash your hands after gardening, playing outdoors, or doing other messy things. DON'T bring dusty 00 keeP Vour Pets clean- or dirty things inside. Revised January 2014 DO vacuum frequently, and only use a HE PA* vacuum. *High Efficiency Particulate Air - learn more about these vacuums at the EPA Info Center DO call the Lincoln County Asbestos Resource Program (ARP) if you see ANY vermiculite on your property at (406) 291-5335. If you are unsure about material you are bringing onto your property, call the ARP to have it sampled first. k?\ Br 1 J I I {&?) PRO"**- p\A , . Libby Asbestos Superfund Site DO USe a HEPA vacuum to EPA Information Center remove dust from clothing, 108 E- 9^^§!^T59923 furniture, drapes, etc. Unexfoliated Exfoliated ------- |