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ENVIRONMENTAL Written unica ' ns—
;• HEALTH TRUST Name—
What You Need To Know About
SG Wireless and "Small" Cells
"We recommend a moratorium on the roll-out of the fifth generation, 5G,for telecommunication until
potential hazards for human health and the environment have been fully investigated by scientists
independentfrom industry...RF-EMF has been proven to be harmful for humans and the environment."
2 1010 7 5G5G Sci nti 'c Appeal(signed-by-more than 200 scientists and doctors from 3.5 countries-)
Thingsnecessary to build "small cell"wireless
Nationwide,communities are being told by wireless companies that it is
facilities in neighborhoods on streetlight and utility poles in order to offer 5G,a new technology that will
connect the Internet of federal
streamline the installation �
in public rights-of-way.
The radiation from small cells is not small:Wireless antennas emit microwaves—non-ionizing radiofrequency radiation
—and essentially function as cell towers.Each installation can have over a thousand antennas that are transmitting
simultaneously.
Millions of small cells to be built in front yards:The Federal Communications Commission estimates that millions of these
wireless transmitters will be built in our rights-of-way,directly in front of our homes.
SG will add to—not replace—our current wireless technology:SG will not only utilize current 3G and 4G wireless
frequencies already in use but also add higher frequency—submillimeter and millimeter waves—in order to transmit data at
superfast speeds.
Community authority is overruled:Communities are being stripped of their right to make decisions about this new
technology."Streamlining"means almost automatic approval.Public notice and public hearings are being eliminated.Even if
every homeowner on the block opposes the antennas on their street,the opposition will be disregarded.
Scientists worldwide are calling for a halt to the SG Roll-out:Over 200 scientists and doctors issued a declaration calling
for a moratorium on the increase of SG cell antennas citing human health effects and impacts to wildlife.
Read the 2017 Scientific Aoea n 5G To the_�ur4_pean Commission
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Cumulative daily radiation exposure poses serious public health risks:Peer reviewed,published science indicates
that exposures to wireless radiation can increase cancer risk,alter brain development and damage sperm. Most people
are unaware that wireless technology was never tested for long-term safety,that children are more vulnerable and that the
accumulated scientific evidence shows harm.
Decreased property values:Studies show property values drop up to 20%on homes near cell towers.Would you buy a home
with a mini cell tower in the yard?Etea.dxeseazel-sho_viing-decreasedLprQ.p.grt3Lvalu-e-fr..am cell-tQw_ersjxear-hoo.m.e ..
Microwave antennas in front yards present several worker and public safety issues:Unions have already filed comments
that workers were injured,unaware they were working near transmitting antennas.How will HVAC workers,window washers,
and tree cutters be protected?The heavy large equipment cabinets mounted on poles along our sidewalks also present new
hazards.Cars run into utility poles,often,what then?US pept_of a or-letters on celltower safety_
Fiber is the safe alternative:Worldwide,many regions are investing in wired fiberoptic connections which are are safer,
faster,more reliable,provide greater capacity,and are more cyber secure.Read"R -4-venting-Wire-5:.-The Wire.nThe FutureQf Landlines
and_Netmrks,'by the National Institute for Science,Law&Public Policy
www.ehtrust.org
Underlined text in this document is hyperlinked to resources for more information.
Please also see https//ehtrust org/f ctsheet need know Sg_small-cells-science-policy-public-health/for additional resources.
KEY RESEARCH AND REPORTS 5G Small Cell Antennas To Be Placed On:
5G Frequencies Are Absorbed Into the Skin •Street lights
Physicists found that the higher millimeter frequencies intended for 5G use are •Trashcans
preferentially absorbed into the sweat duct at much higher rates than other organ •Utility poles
tissues.Read two published studies"The_Mod.eling_.o.f.the._,AbSorbanCe of-the Sub_THz •Bus stops
Radiation by-Human-SkW The_human_skin.as_uulzTHz..receiYet.-._I1si.es.S�p_o_se a •Sides of buildings
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5G Frequencies Are Used As Weapons 5 Reasons Why Small Cells Are Not Small
Millimeter frequencies have the capacity to cause a severe burning sensation in the •Increased radiation near homes
skin and are used by the U.S.Department of Defense in crowd c.ontr_ol.guns called •Refrigerator-sized equipment cabinet
A.cti_ve Denial-Systeras• •Drop in property values
•Taller poles
Landmark US National Toxicology Program(NTP)Study Finds"Clear Evidence •Fixtures weigh hundreds of pounds
ofCancer"and DNA Damage __._______.___.._.___..:_...._.._.._.._.._._._....__._...._..._..__._....___.__.�._.,_..__._
The NTP studies found male rats exposed for two years to cell phone radiation
developed significantly increased gliomas(brain cancer)and schwann cell tumors, Crown Castle's y emissions from wireless handsets
10-K Annual Report says:
"If radio frequency em
the very same types of tumors increased in long-term human cell phone users.NIH/
NTP presentatiQ.aQnDNA results states"exposure to RFR has the potential to induce or equipment on our wireless infrastructure are
measurable DNA damage under certain exposure conditions:'Press-Coverage demonstrated to cause negative health effects,potential
Peer Review Rep= future claims could adversely affect our operations,
costs or revenues...We currently do not maintain any
Cell Tower Radiation is Linked To Damage in Human Blood significant insurance with respect to these matters."
A published study compared people living close and far from cell antennas and found Read warnings-from Crown Castle,Verizon and other
people living closer to cellular antennas had changes in blood that predicts cancer wireless companies.
development.Read ZQthansLimat1AL2M.Read a Comn_ilatic2n ofResear h on 11
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The American Academy of Pediatrics says:
Published Scientific Review on 5G Finds Adverse Effects 'An Egyptian study confirmed concerns that living
Scientific literature documents evidence of nonthermal cellular damage from wireless nearby mobile phone base stations increased the risk for
radiation used ill MeLU111111U11iUjjtjUnS to DNA Integrity cellular membranes,gene eve oping:
expression,protein synthesis,neuronal function,the blood brain barrier,melatonin •Headaches
production,sperm damage and immune dysfunction.RusstIUM18 •Memory problems
•Dizziness
Cellular Radiation Negatively Impacts Birds and Bees •Depression
Published research finds the frequencies alter bird navigation and disturb honeybee .Sleep problems"
colonies.Research on EMF and Bees.Research on Wildlife
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Research on 5G and Cell Tower Radiation Letter from oncologist Lennart Hardell MD&
A.SGWireles F LWr •Willi give us a smart nation or on ri ute to an unhealthy Colleagues:"There is a substantial body of evidence
ona Santa.ClariLMediral Association Bulletin-Cindy-Russell-MD-M7 that this technology is harmful to humans and the
environment The 5G millimeter wave is known to heat
Letters by Scientists in Onnosition To 5G Research on 11 To�ver Radi�tion 017 the eyes,skin and testes...Of particular concern are the
B..i.QIQgical_Effe_cts_fi'om Exnmre to Fleetromaenetic Radiatio.n-Emitted_by Ce11 Towel most vulnerable among us—the unborn,children,the
Base-.Stations and Other An nna Arra& r.evitt andLaL 2Q1Q infirm,the elderly and the disabled.It is also expected that
RadWrequency radiation injures trees around mobiLe phone base stations populations of bees and birds will drastically decline."
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Anthropogenic radiofrequency electromagnetic fields as an emerging threat t_ o wildlife Radiation Have Found:
Orientation.Balmori.2Q1B •Headaches
•Sperm damage
Briefing Memorandum On The Impacts from Thermal and Non-thermal •Altered brain development
Non-ionizing Radiation to Birds and Other Wildlif Manville.2016 •Depression
Debase of Worldwide_.Intetnational Policy To ReSiuee EME •Neurological symptoms
yo .be Scientific Videos nn Sf •Hormone changes
•Memory problems
•Sleep problems
TAKE ACTION •Cancer
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Share this information with your friends,family and community. Science:
Ask for government policy that reduces RFR exposure to the public. BiQInitia 'v 012 Reno by lirdepmndent Sccienttats
Citizens in all states must organize and take action to halt Dr.M_oskowitz l�niversity of_California at Berk ey
legislation that increases cell antennas in neighborhoods. Dr Lennnart Hardell Orebro University Sweden_
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PhD How the Telecommunications Industry 5G Strategy Wiil Use Artificial Intelligence to
an Intelligence• The End of Mankind as We Know It I electromagnetichealth.org
agnetichealth org/electromagnetic-health-blog/end-of-mankind-as we-know-it/
ry strongly worded article, not too long; please read it, Chris. It sounds extreme; I assure you
that it is not; Martin Pall has been researching EMF's for decades; he is one of the most knowledgeable
scientists on the subject. He is not the only one predicting the end of the human race. It sounds radical
and unbelievable but it is truly a very real possibility.
5G and the Internet of Things - Environmental Health Trust
https•/Zehtrust org/key-issues/cell-phoneswireless/5g-internet-everything/
Another very well regarded source of information. You can see the visual impact is forceful and let the
viewer check out the icons they are drawn to. Even the titles convey the gravity of the health issues.
Safety :
Firefighters Living Next to Cell Towers Suffer Neurological Damage
https://scientists4wiredtech com/2018/07/firefighters-living-next-to-cell-towers-suffer-neurological-damage/
Emission levels were only .1% – .2% of FCC"safe" exposure limits
The Emerging Link between Wireless and Autism — Clear Light Ventures
http•//www clearlightventures com/blog/2015/9/11/the-emerging-link-between-wireless-and-autism
Certain sentences stand out - Dr. Klinghardt is well respected and has achieved amazing results with
patients in his clinic; the video of the link between wireless and autism, etc.
Physicians for Safe Technology I Wi-Fi in Schools
https://mdsafetech.org/wi-fi-in-schools-2/
Very readable article covering a broad range of health issues in children from wireless classrooms and
wireless school buses. I included it under safety because it raises grave questions of how safe are our
children's classroom and school buses. Radiation from EMF's is cumulative and widespread from its
beginning a few decades ago.
RF EMF Exposure Contributing to Violence & School Shootings
http://www stayonthetruth com/rf-emf-contributing-to-violence-school-shootings.php
The safety of all human beings is at risk from the increasing shootings in public places.
One more thing: The 5G Summit documentary was aired online for free a few weeks ago. It is available to be purchased
at
https://the5gsummit.com/?idev id=15891&utm source=ActiveCampaign&utm medium=email&utm content=%5BAffil
iates%5D%20Contest%20ranking%2C%205%20gift%20swipes%20and%20maior%20announcement%21&utm campaign
=5G19 Online version only is$99; printed transcript of all speakers'talks can also be purchased.
A very comprehensive look at 5G from 38 speakers knowledgeable about all things EMF!
WWW.STOP5GENCINITAS.COM
1-2-3 Action Plan to Stop 5G
1-2-3 ACTION PLAN TO STOP EXPOSURE TO 4G AND 5G SMALL CELLS!
1.LEARN WHY 4G AND 5G SMALL CELLS ARE SO UNSAFE—NOT JUST AN UPGRADE—IT IS
CLOSE RANGE EXPOSURE TO HIGH LEVELS OF CONTINOUS, INVOLUNTARY,
DANGEROUS MICROWAVE RADIATION. 4G(small cells) are
the backbone of the 5G infrastructure and is put in first,then 5G small cells are added.Both types of
exposures are very hazardous. Visit electrosmoeprevention.ore and Stop 5G California on FB
(www.facebook.com/stop5gca) for more info.
2.SHARE WHAT YOU LEARN WITH EVERYONE YOU KNOW, ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND IN
PERSON
3.TAKE ACTION QUICKLY BEFORE SMALL CELLS TAKE OVER YOUR COMMUNITY
4.FILE AN ADA ACCOMMODATIONS REQUEST with your local municipality if you have a medical
condition and are sensitive to rf radiation—directions at electrosmoeprevention.ore
5.BOYCOTT 5G PRODUCTS AND ALL WIRELESS
6.HOLD 5G INFO MEETINGS IN YOUR COMMUNITY—spread the word in social media
7.START A STOP 5G FB PAGE/GROUP FOR YOUR OWN COMMUNITY
8.DISTRIBUTE 5G INFO FLIERS WIDELY
httr)s•//ehtrust orp-/factsheet-need-know-5e-small-cells-science-policy-Dublic-health/and see Toolkit
below
9.WRITE
1.WRITE AND CALL YOUR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND ALL ELECTED OFFICIALS—
STATE LEGISLATORS, OUR GOVERNOR,YOUR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS,AND THE
PRESIDENT(See letters on
httv://www electrosmoeprevention.orp-/stop-5e-action-plan/10-actions-to-help-stop-5e/
and Stop 5G California site).
2.WRITE AND CALL TELECOM COMPANIES to tell them you will boycott their 5G and wireless
products because you do not want 4G or 5G small cells in your community.
10.ATTEND LOCAL GOVERNMENT MEETINGS AND OPPOSE 5G OR SPEAK ON SMALL CELL
(4G AND 5G) WIRELESS ORDINANCE AGENDA ITEMS.
11.INSIST THAT YOUR LOCAL MUNICIPALITY HAS A PROTECTIVE ORDINANCE whether or
not they are working on a new"small cell wireless"ordinance or already have one(that isn't protective).
Visit Stop 5G with Protective Wireless Ordinances I Center for Electrosmoe Prevention for more
info.
12.RALLY! PLAN,HOLD, AND ATTEND"STOP 5G"AND"BOYCOTT 5G"protest rallies, especially
before and during city council meetings and related 5G events. Check with www.stop52ca.com for more
info on events and upcoming protests and see Toolkit below for support materials.
13.TALK TO LOCAL AND MAJOR MEDIA AND USE SOCIAL MEDIA to spread the word.
14.TAKE LEGAL ACTION against 4G and 5G small cells in your community, based on ADA issues,
safety, property devaluation, and all legal avenues available, in consultation with experienced
environmental or ADA attorneys
More info at www.electrosmoeprevention.ore,www.stoD5Gca, and Stop 5G San Diego (FB); Physicians for
Safer Technology Physicians for Safe Technology I Cell Towers and City Ordinances; Environmental Health
Trust www.ehtrust.ore
Toolkit:5G Tool Kit I(httys://www.americansforresi)onsibletech.orpJtoolkit):support materials for speaking
points,fliers, and signs for holding a rally
Elected Officials
Office Phone Number Email Address
Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer (619) 236-6330 kevinfaulconer@sandiego.gov
City Attorney Mara W. Elliott (619) 236-6220 citvattornev@sandiego.gov
Council District 1 -Barbara Bry (619) 236-6611 barbarabry@sandiego.gov
Council District 2 -Jennifer Campbell (619)236-6622 iennifercamnbell@sandiego.gov
Council District 3 - Chris Ward (619) 236-6633 christopherward@sandiego.gov
Council District 4-Monica Montgomery (619) 236-6644 monicamontgomeryC@sandiego.gov
Council District 5 -Mark Kersey (619) 236-6655 markkersev@sandiego.gov
Council District 6 - Chris Cate (619)236-6616 chriscate@sandiego.gov
Council District 7 - Scott Sherman (619) 236-6677 scottsherman@sandieg-o.gov
Council District 8 -Vivian Moreno (619) 236-6688 vivianmoreno@sandiego.gov
Council District 9Georgette Gom-ezgeorgetteie6mez@-sandiego.gov
eorgettegomez@-sandieeo.gov