Tomorrow: EPA to Hold Open Houses and Community Meetings for Memphis Residents about Health Risks from Ethylene Oxide
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (October 17, 2022) - On October 18, 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host two open houses and community meetings at the Monumental Baptist Church at 704 S Pkwy E, Memphis, Tenn. to provide residents an opportunity to learn more about commercial sterilizers that release high levels of a chemical called ethylene oxide (EtO) into the air, including Sterilization Services of TN (SST) located at 2396 Florida Street in Memphis
EPA is sharing this information because communities have a right to know about emissions that could affect their health and well-being. EPA will host two open houses and community meetings at the following times:
Open House: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
* In-person only
Community Meeting: 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
In person: Monumental Baptist Church, located at 704 S Pkwy E in Memphis
By phone: Call in number: (883) 435-1820; Webinar ID: 1614966124
Online via Zoom: https://bit.ly/3DnGFTQ
Open House: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
* In-person only
Community Meeting 7:15p.m. 8:45 p.m.
In person: Monumental Baptist Church, located at 704 S Pkwy E in Memphis
By phone: Call in number: (883) 568-8864; Webinar ID: 1617052397
Online via Zoom: https://bit.ly/3DnGFTQ
***5:30 p.m. - Press Availability*** Interested credentialed media should e-mail an RSVP to region4press@epa.gov. Please include your name, media affiliation and contact information.
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