Another blow in the North: Concern over carcinogenic material in homes damaged by rockets

Due to direct hits, blast impacts, and shrapnel during the war, buildings made of asbestos, a carcinogenic material found in roofs, walls, chimneys, and piping, were damaged. Physical damage to a structure containing asbestos can release asbestos fibers, making them dangerous to the public.

A substance classified as carcinogenic

In light of the preparations for the return of residents to the north, the Ministry of Environmental Protection and the Ministry of Health are clarifying the guidelines regarding the health risks from exposure to asbestos hazards and how to avoid them. Cleaning and remediation of asbestos hazards done independently may lead to exposure to a substance classified as a carcinogen.

In the vicinity of buildings containing asbestos, or where there is a suspicion of asbestos, which have been damaged, immediate action must be taken to remove the asbestos hazard and eliminate the risk of exposure. Asbestos removal is carried out only by authorized professionals. As residents return to their homes in the North they are firmly instructed to not enter buildings and yards where asbestos fragments or suspected asbestos fragments are scattered. Do not touch asbestos fragments or suspected asbestos fragments. Do not open windows in houses near an asbestos hazard. Do not remove items from buildings where there is an asbestos hazard or suspicion of a hazard.

To receive financial compensation for the removal of the asbestos hazard, you must contact the Tax Authority to file a claim for direct damage. If there is a concern about an asbestos hazard, contact the Ministry of Environmental Protection hotline and report it – 6911*. For more details, visit the Ministry of Environmental Protection website and the Ministry of Health website.