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Parents say chemical cleaning at Oasis Elementary sickened students and staff; contractor says product cleared by hazmat
Summary
Parents and staff at Oasis Elementary reported throat irritation and other reactions after overnight deep cleaning; SERVPRO said it used DECON 30 and fire/hazmat cleared the rooms, while parents asked for more communication and accountability.
Parents and staff at Oasis Elementary told the Coachella Valley Unified board they believe a contracted deep cleaning left residue and strong fumes that caused students and some staff to report throat irritation and skin reactions, and that emergency responders later visited the campus.
Parents asked the board for specifics on what chemical was used and why they were not notified. "This morning we received a notification that there was still residue on the countertops, and I had a strong smell," said Alicia Torres, who asked SERVPRO representatives and district supervisors to explain what chemicals were used and whether rooms were safe for students and staff.
A SERVPRO representative who identified himself as Jose told the board the…
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