A total of $200,000 in funds was given to the city of Gary, Indiana by the Environmental Protection Agency which will be utilized for the instruction of individuals about proper removal of asbestos laden materials and other activities that supports environmental awareness. There are already 74 people who have signed up for the training and the city will be able to assist and instruct at the most 75 people which will start by either summer or fall of this year.

Asbestos has been popular in the early twentieth century as a material used in the construction of buildings. As the years passed and these buildings wore out, asbestos became brittle and so asbestos removal should be conducted in order to safeguard the well being of the people who are residing and working in these buildings.

Source: EPA Awards Gary, Indiana With Environmental Grant