When asbestos-containing materials are damaged during a disaster, who should conduct abatement and what precautions should be followed?

When asbestos-containing materials are damaged during a disaster, who should conduct abatement and what precautions should be followed?

• A. Any contractor can remove asbestos with basic PPE.
• B. Residents can proceed with DIY removal as long as they avoid disturbed areas.
• C. Licensed asbestos abatement professionals should conduct abatement following regulatory requirements.
• D. Abatement is unnecessary if no immediate symptoms occur.

Answer: (C)