26. I FORWARDED THE TOXICOLOGY EMAIL AGAIN AS STILL NO REPLY From: To: < Cc:<,<,<tanya.plibersek.mp @aph.gov.au>,<,<,<ama@am a.com.au> Subject: Fw: heavy metal testing for latrobe valley residents Date: Thu, 29 May 2014 23:44:43 +1000 YOU KNOW ITS BEYOND ME, THAT NOT ONE SINGLE PERSON THINKS THIS IS = IMPORTANT ENOUGH TO REPLY TO.......................... ----- Original Message ----- From: To Cc: ; ; Sent: Monday, May 19, 2014 9:14 PM Subject: Fw: heavy metal testing for latrobe valley residents FINALLY I GOT A (meant to be from Rosemary Lester, but sender actually Jane Wiebushch) Sender: dhs.vic.gov.au> Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2014 15:13:53 +1000 Dear Ms Hamilton Thank you for your emails of 7, 8, 19 and 29 May 2014 in relation to the Hazelwood mine fire. I regret the delay that has occurred in responding to your emails. The Department of Health understands that the smoke and ash from the mine fire caused considerable discomfort and inconvenience for a large number of Morwell residents. During and subsequent to the fire, EPA monitored and publicised air, water, soil and ash testing results for the Morwell and Traralgon areas, and the details and EPA's assessment of the results and future intentions can be accessed at the EPA's website - During this period the Department provided and updated health advice is summarised on the Chief Health Officer's webpage at The Community Health Assessment Centre at Morwell provided support to the community through basic health checks and advice from 21 February to 30 March 2014, and clinical advice, assessment and/or management were available if required through local general practitioners and the Latrobe Regional Hospital.
26. I FORWARDED THE TOXICOLOGY EMAIL AGAIN AS STILL NO REPLY From: To: < Cc:<,<,<tanya.plibersek.mp @aph.gov.au>,<,<,<ama@am a.com.au> Subject: Fw: heavy metal testing for latrobe valley residents Date: Thu, 29 May 2014 23:44:43 +1000 YOU KNOW ITS BEYOND ME, THAT NOT ONE SINGLE PERSON THINKS THIS IS = IMPORTANT ENOUGH TO REPLY TO.......................... ----- Original Message ----- From: To Cc: ; ; Sent: Monday, May 19, 2014 9:14 PM Subject: Fw: heavy metal testing for latrobe valley residents FINALLY I GOT A (meant to be from Rosemary Lester, but sender actually Jane Wiebushch) Sender: dhs.vic.gov.au> Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2014 15:13:53 +1000 Dear Ms Hamilton Thank you for your emails of 7, 8, 19 and 29 May 2014 in relation to the Hazelwood mine fire. I regret the delay that has occurred in responding to your emails. The Department of Health understands that the smoke and ash from the mine fire caused considerable discomfort and inconvenience for a large number of Morwell residents. During and subsequent to the fire, EPA monitored and publicised air, water, soil and ash testing results for the Morwell and Traralgon areas, and the details and EPA's assessment of the results and future intentions can be accessed at the EPA's website - During this period the Department provided and updated health advice is summarised on the Chief Health Officer's webpage at The Community Health Assessment Centre at Morwell provided support to the community through basic health checks and advice from 21 February to 30 March 2014, and clinical advice, assessment and/or management were available if required through local general practitioners and the Latrobe Regional Hospital.
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