Rhode Island
Cindy in Rhode Island shared her story with us to amplify the necessity for smokefree multi-unit housing. She wrote:
ANR’s work resonates deeply with me as I stay in low-income housing the place smoking is prohibited. The tenant who lives beneath me is a heavy smoker, however administration has admitted their fingers are tied. The continued smoking leaves me and others in my constructing feeling helpless in our efforts to guard our well being. I’ve had two episodes of pleurisy—one among which required an emergency room go to—in addition to bronchial asthma and post-nasal drip. I’ve to make use of an emergency inhaler, which to date, in 8 months since my analysis, I solely have had to make use of whereas in my residence. Nonsmokers ought to have the fitting to breathe smokefree air of their properties.
This present day, nobody ought to must combat so arduous to safeguard their well being and well-being. Nonsmokers have the fitting to safety and to stay with out being harmed by secondhand smoke.
See the images I shared to indicate the proof of smoking. The primary photograph exhibits the vent in my toilet. One facet of the vent is the place air is sucked as much as alleviate steam from the bathe. The opposite facet is the place smoke enters my residence. The second photograph exhibits the skin of my constructing. The window belongs to the tenant under me who continues to smoke inside.
The opposite purpose I help ANR and the ANR Basis is due to the CEASE motion. I do know Vanessa Baker, who’s a powerful supporter of the trigger right here in Rhode Island and I help them after I can! See Vanessa’s story on our YouTube channel.
My hope in sharing my story is that it helps others who’re additionally uncovered. I’m engaged on additional steps with ANR’s assist and sources. Thanks ANR for all you do to assist non-smokers breathe simpler!
Cindy appeared with us as a panelist on our Day of Respiration occasion and is a Frequent Breather and donates a small quantity each month to assist ANR proceed the combat for everybody to have smokefree air!
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For extra details about secondhand smoke in housing: no-smoke.org/properties
Hyperlinks for landlords, ideas for enforcement of smokefree insurance policies, and extra
NEW Take a look at our brief video that has 7 issues you are able to do should you’re experiencing secondhand smoke in your residence or rental.
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