By Noah Liliskis
8th Grade
Amelia Island Montessori
June 15, 2019 12:00 p.m.
Editor’s Note: Karl Schlobohm’s Eighth Grade students at Amelia Island Montessori School were given an assignment to write on a subject of interest to them. We will post a series of the student’s class assignments over this Father’s Day weekend. We hope you enjoy.
“Fire Fighting Foam” aka “AFFF”, is being found in the St Johns river. It is very harmful to the birds, human and ocean wildlife. Cynthia Mosling, owner of BEAKS (Bird Emergency Ad and Kare Sanctuary) was affected by the foam when cleaning the ofam off birds. “My lips blew up and I love my motor skills for six months. I could barely walk,” Cindy said. According to the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) contact with foam may cause moderate irritation or dermatitis due to removal of natural. It also removes the waterproofing on the bird’s fathers. Also according to MSDS, existing eye or skin sensitivity may be aggravated by exposure to the foam. It is very harmful to humans and animal. It was just classified as a dangerous substance. I have gotten all my information from my mother, Cynthia Mosling and the Material Safety Data Sheet. In case of skin contact, immediately flush skin with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Launder clothing before reuse. If irritation occurs, obtain medical attention. The issue was created by Steuart petroleum tank fire in 1993. The foam was dumped after the fire.