"Garvins said tests conducted at the post office, located at 2510 Monterey St., showed no asbestos-containing materials were located within the air duct systems or areas occupied by workers and visitors. But because other parts of the building tested positive for asbestos contamination, Garvins said, the building was temporarily shut down and services were relocated elsewhere. Testing concluded Aug. 15."
"The United States Postal Inspection Service is overseeing the collection and disposal of contaminated mail and packages. "While we understand the importance of these items to our customers, these steps are being taken in accordance with federal, state, and local" regulations, Garvins said. It's unknown how long the post office will remain closed."
U.S. Postal Service officials temporarily closed the Torrance post office at 2510 Monterey St. on July 26 after tests found asbestos contamination in parts of the building. Mail operations were relocated to nearby facilities including Hawthorne and El Segundo while testing and remediation proceeded; testing concluded Aug. 15. Tests showed no asbestos in air duct systems or in areas occupied by workers and visitors, but other building parts tested positive. The United States Postal Inspection Service is overseeing collection and disposal of contaminated mail and packages, and thousands of items were destroyed. It's unclear whether any workers were exposed and the closure duration remains unknown.
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