Louisiana homeowners who suspect their houses have contaminated drywall can contact the state in two ways: by calling the new contaminated drywall hotline at (866) 684-1713, or by completing an online form at lra.louisiana.gov/drywallform. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says only 415 Louisiana homeowners had reported drywall issues as of Dec. 3, mostly from New Orleans and the Northshore. Louisiana Recovery Authority Director Paul Rainwater says the state will use the data to make the case for direct federal aid to homeowners. Signs of contamination include corrosion of pipes or fixtures, failing air conditioning evaporator coils and a sulfur odor similar to rotting eggs.
State launches drywall hotline
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