Traveling? Watch out for Meth labs in your hotel!

Click to expand description to learn the warning signs and the dangers of Meth labs. You never know when you could be next door to a Meth lab during your hotel stay, or whether the person in the room before you cooked Meth without getting caught (so the owner wouldn’t know to clean it up). The video tells of a Meth lab in a hotel in Dubuque, Iowa. They say police knew about the Meth cooking going on or a few weeks, but were only recently able to go in and arrest the woman involved, due to the evidence and warrant requirements, etc. to build their case. Unfortunately, this means others were likely exposed during that time. They say she appears to have cooked in the last 24 hours. So how can you tell if Meth is being or has been cooked in the hotel you’re staying at? Look out for unusual chemical smells and/or staining. Other warning signs are listed on our website. Here are some warning signs of cooking going on (like in the next room or across the hall): www.mappsd.org Here are warnings signs of former Meth lab activity (for example in the room you are staying in): www.mappsd.org If you ever notice any unusual staining or odors when you walk into a hotel room, or if your eyes or throat start burning or itching when you have spent some time in the room, you may want to consider asking for a different room, if one is available. The health effects of contamination are not yet well-known, but families who move into former Meth lab properties have experienced health issues …
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