Step (1) Education - Information meetings

The only thing that will stop corporations from
installing a cell phone tower is a clear, unwavering
demonstration from informed citizens that this
community knows too much. If they see a
knowledgeable, and determined community, able to
form and hold a position, based on the truth about
the devastating health effects caused by radio
frequency radiation (RFR), they will go away .
Cellular companies cannot defend themselves against
claims that cell phones and towers cause negative
health effects - because they do.

Step (2) Start a petition immediately.

" We the citizens of _ _ _ _ demand that [the company] must demonstrate proof that cell
phone radiation is safe....

Lack of proof of safety is the big chink in the Industry's armor.

Keep repeating this point.

Like Big Tobacco, the Wireless industry studiously avoids discussion of health issues.

Step (3) Take Action NOW

(A) Identify the concern, and create a mission statement
to address this concern, such as: "To halt
all wireless development that will irradiate the
people and all life forms of [ place] until this
type of radio frequency radiation - RFR - is shown to be safe."

(B) Create a Group and give it a concise and simple
name such as " [place] Residents opposed to Cell phone Irradiation".

(C) Telephone the company involved immediately.
Have a delegate talk to the boss, and find out when they plan to start work.
Get the official word in writing. Get the facts straight.
Always be diplomatic but firm. State your
concerns on behalf of the citizens' group asking
them not to proceed until they attend a public
meeting. Reinforce the phone call with a letter with
ccs to local political reps, all news outlets in
your area plus any other authority. Give the company
a contact number ( preferably several numbers) and
sign on behalf of the group.

(D) Telephone all Government representatives and Health officials.
Let them know about the company plans and your group's
concerns. Follow up with correspondence, and include
reference to some of the thousands of studies
showing need for caution with RFR exposure. Do not
get side-tracked or disheartened by their replies.
All of the soothing or dismissive - vested interest
- assurances from "internationally acclaimed" -
highly paid - regulatory authorities regarding cell
phone safety have huge gaps of credibility.

(E) Telephone the media.
Explain the group's position against forced irradiation.

(F) Create a one page leaflet, (both sides) and get it to
everyone in the community. Design it so that it can
be used as a press release, a letter to all
government officials and cell phone companies and a
poster. Keep it simple, demanding a full and open
public forum stating health effects, web sites etc.

(G) Issue a press release - fast - to all of the above. Issue releases as things develop.

(H) Research the Issue
use the internet to find out what other communities are doing. You will get
various levels of support and opposition from
internet searches into heath effects of
electromagnetic radiation - EMR - when so much money
hinges on available information. A serious research
effort shows to the company involved, that you are
capable of discerning and disseminating the truth
about the devastating health effects caused by RFR.
Often, the cellular company will give up the fight
and quietly withdraw their application so that the
health issues do not get too much media attention.
Stay vigilant - they will return.

Demand that all preparations to erect any equipment be halted until
a public meeting is held between residents and the
cell phone company. Government guidelines for cell
phone antenna installations stipulate that the
company must engage in a public consultation process
before any work begins. This is a chink in their
armor, as is the requirement to consult also your
local governing authorities; this is helpful in the
event that local government might have the integrity
and courage to address this difficult issue of
public health protection. Contact all local
politicians as well as health authorities, and
demand in the name of democracy and freedom that
they attend this meeting . Clearly state your health
concerns and your position that this installation
cannot happen without an open public process.

This is a highly complex subject and requires a guiding
influence from people of integrity who have done the research.

The company PR people manipulate data and peoples' desires
that this not be another thing to worry about - they have the upper hand, as generally
people see these new wireless toys as a great convenience,
and without truthful information, can be manipulated.

After the facts are out and the Antenna Vendor is forced to search for another location, dont hang up your boots yet. You still need to keep in mind the location to which the vendor is headed for next.

One way of quickly passing the word is, once again - the media with a Press release.

The media often covers tower debates but if it did not cover your win for some reason, be sure to write a letter to the editor of several local media centres.

Other people in your area may not read this warning and still be the next target for an antenna, so keep your ears open and be ready to pass on helpful information to them if they need it.

Also share the news of what occured with internet news groups, so that all concerned people can see the overall picture to what is going on as far as removals and cancelations. Your news could be very helpful to someone out there in the same situation.

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