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Prevent the deployment of dangerous 4G and 5G “small cell” antennas in San Rafael

San Rafael City Hall
1400 Fifth Street
San Rafael, California
December 3, 2018
7:00 PM PT

A Call to Action -

Please help prevent the deployment of dangerous 4G and 5G “small cell” antennas on a telephone or light pole near you by asking the City to pass a strong Urgency Ordinance. Such an ordinance should prevent installations in residential neighborhoods, and include safeguards such as science-based distances between antennas, setbacks from homes, and strict application / permitting requirements.

THE PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUE

Serious adverse health effects may result from round-the-clock, high-frequency millimeter wave radiation from close proximity antennas. From Dr. Ronald Kostoff, Georgia Institute of Technology: “Small Cells would be a major contributing factor to the onset of myriad serious diseases, and would result in far more suffering and premature deaths than the mass shootings that capture our attention in the media.” (2018, letter to Maryland elected officials)

Thousands of peer-reviewed studies worldwide, including those by the World Health Organization and the National Institute of Health, show clear evidence of harm caused by wireless exposure, including cancer, Parkinson's, abnormal brain function, infertility, headaches, insomnia, confusion, weakness, autism and more. Research also demonstrates adverse effects on wildlife, pollinators and trees.

Image by Environmental Health Trust

For more information:

KPIX News Broadcast entitled; "Consumer Watch: 5G Cellphone Towers Signal Renewed Concerns Over Impacts On Health."

https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/video/3799138-consumerwatch-5g-cellphone-towers-signal-renewed-concerns-over-impacts-on-health/

Article by Merinda Teller, PhD, entitled "Microwave Radiation Coming To A Lamppost Near You."

https://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/environmental-toxins/microwave-radiation-coming-lamppost-near/

To see how other Bay Area cities are protecting their safety, privacy and property values visit: http://mystreetmychoice.com/


PLEASE TAKE ACTION:

1) Write to Council Members and Community Development Director, Paul Jensen

Copy and Paste into your email recipient line:

gary.phillips@cityofsanrafael.org

john.gamblin@cityofsanrafael.org

kate.colin@cityofsanrafael.org

maribeth.bushey@cityofsanrafael.org

andrew.mccullough@cityofsanrafael.org

paul.jensen@cityofsanrafael.org

Sample message:

Dear Council Members and Mr. Jensen,

We are very concerned about serious adverse health and environmental impacts caused by the microwave radiation emitted from "small cell" antennas. Please prevent the installation of these dangerous antennas in the City of San Rafael, especially in residential neighborhoods.

Sincerely,

Your Name


2) Attend the December 3 City Council Meeting

WHAT: Presentation by Attorney Jonathan Kramer, Telecom Law Firm, followed by important Council discussion and opportunity for the public to speak. Giving your name and a few words is sufficient, but the Council will provide two minutes for each speaker.

WHEN: Monday, December 3, at 7:00 PM

WHERE: San Rafael City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue


**San Rafael provides up to two minutes for public comment, but simply stepping to the podium, giving your name and just a few words about your concern is enough to be counted!

Recently, two East Coast communities have pushed back against the threats of new antennas by employing creative strategies.

https://ehtrust.org/strong-opposition-to-5g-halts-small-cell-bill-in-montgomery-county-maryland-verizon-drops-applications-in-burlington/


Let's fill the San Rafael council chambers on Dec. 3, and let council members know that we support their efforts, and that we urge resourceful, firm strategies to protect the public from harmful radiation.

Please pass this mailing on to interested others if you choose, and/or post on social media.

Thank you!

Vicki Sievers, Sun Valley

EMF Safety Network, Marin Education/Outreach Coordinator



Organization: EMF Safety Network