Towers & siting

Towers are everywhere. Just travelled from NC to IN and it’s amazing how many there are. Not good.

I submit this comment as healthcare professional Question 14 What scientific evidence exists regarding potential adverse environmental effects associated with RF radiation? Observation and documentation of trees in the vicinity of over 1,500 mobile phone base stations (2005 to 2026) and studies (2016, 2021) suggest a causal relationship between RF radiation and tree damage. The reason for the tree observation: After the Bamberg Appeal was published in 2004 – in which 130 medical doctors warned against expanding mobile phone networks – many residents living near mobile phone base stations contacted the initiative for help with health issues. We visited affected individuals at home, documented their symptoms, and took RF radiation measurements. We learned that many people became sick far below the legal limits. We urged all responsible authorities to start health investigations of the long-term-exposed residents. One example (see attached): https://mdsafetech.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cell-tower-letter-2005-dr.-cornelia-waldmann-selsam-to-german-state-chancellery-.pdf But the desperately needed investigations have not been carried out. During our visits, the affected residents showed us that changes and damage to the trees started around the same time as their symptoms appeared. People and trees got sick at the same time! The tree damage was visible. Because we hoped to be able to show quickly the causal relationship between RF radiation and tree damage we started to document trees around mobile phone base stations. Please see the whole comment attached. Dr. med. Cornelia Waldmann-Selsam, Germany

207 mW/cm² RF Exposure 24/7 on Elderly (See the attached PDF) October 20, 2026 Margarette Lisa Long 600 Coffman St. #220 Longmont, CO 80501 541-631-8907 Subject: Unequal Protection from RF Radiation in Longmont, CO Dear FCC and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Thank you for addressing this important manner to protect humanities health. Why do other countries protect the health of their citizens more than our great country? I am a resident of The Village on Main, a federally subsidized low-income housing complex in Longmont, Colorado. Our building is located directly across from a cell tower and experiences continuous radio frequency (RF) exposure, measured indoors at approximately 20.7 µW/cm², 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Through my research, I have discovered that government and civic buildings in the same area have been shielded from RF exposure (shown in green on the attached map), while residential and low-income housing buildings remain unshielded (shown in red), despite being much closer to the towers. This raises serious health and environmental justice concerns: Low-income, elderly, and disabled residents are left disproportionately exposed while protections are provided to government employees. The exposure in my building exceeds Russia’s national safety limit of 10 µW/cm² and is significantly above precautionary limits in other countries. The 2021 D.C. Circuit Court ruling (EHT v. FCC) found that the FCC failed to adequately review health impacts of chronic, low-level RF exposure, underscoring the need for state-level action. I respectfully request: The US adopts the precautionary principle including non-thermal effects standards like China, Italy, Poland, Russia and Eastern Europe of safety limit of 10 µW/cm² max. Also: An investigation into this unequal application of shielding protections. Equitable RF protections for residents of federally subsidized housing. Development of state-level RF exposure guidance that prioritizes vulnerable populations. Shielding technology already exists and has been applied — it must be applied equitably. Residents should not be treated as second-class citizens when it comes to health protections. After moving in here I woke up everyday for 6 months feeling every cell in my body aching. I shielded my apartment and that feeling when away immediately. I live next to many elderly in their 80’s and 90’s. They don’t have the resources or time and energy to shield their units. This is a crime on humanity. Thank you for your urgent attention to this matter. Neurobehavioral Effects Among Inhabitants Around Mobile Phone Base Stations. Abdel-Rassoul, G., et al. NeuroToxicology 28(2):434-440. (2007). Sincerely, Margarette Lisa Long WE LIVE HERE 24/7 >>>>>>> Regulatory limits are based on time-averaged exposure (commonly a 6-minute average).

There needs to be a database containing location and activation date of 5g nodes down to the neighborhood pole level. Without that, it's impossible to correlate sudden onset of novel symptoms to activation of a local small cell node.

Hello RFK Jr., I am writing concerning the use of 5-15g towers. In my experience the damage done to my cells thus far are noticeable. I have had the worst issues with what appears to be microwave and radiation sickness symptoms. I have been getting tested for the last 4 years including MRI, Ulta Sound, Blood and stool. Even camera down throat, all test either once a year and Blood tested several times. Always come back nothing wrong with my physical being. The amount of barfing and the other end daily is rough, having manufactured brain fog, memory issues, not being able to absorb new information, and pain in my body has debilitated me. I ask that you put a stop to the use of these frequencies that have already been proved to cause cancer in children. I have been detoxing and taking meds and supplements for years to combat the frequencies. Thank-you Cynthia Mercado

I am submitting this comment in response to HHS’s Request for Information on Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs), Radiofrequency (RF) Radiation, and Wireless Radiation Exposure. I am responding from the perspective of a patient. I have been affected by wireless radiation such as wifi routers, cellphones, and celltowers since 2019 starting at 14 years old. My symptoms include headaches, fatigue, joint pain, heartbeat irregularities, shaking, balance problems, severe brain-fog to the point of losing the ability to speak and understand language, and widespread pain. These symptoms increased in severity the longer and more often I was in proximity to wireless radiation such as cellphones or buildings with active wifi routers or hotspots. Additionally, the longer I was exposed to wireless radiation the longer it took my body to recover enough to handle being exposed again. I was already homeschooled, which allowed me to control the environment I was in most of the day, but I had to drop out of any extra-curricular programs that were held inside a building as well as limit my time in public places due to wifi and cellphone exposure. In 2020, 5G towers started to be put up in my neighborhood in Chicago and I discovered that these towers hurt me to the extent that walking past one would keep me housebound and incapable of doing much besides laying still for the next 24 hours. My family was forced to move away from the city as more and more 5G towers were put up, limiting the places I could go. Currently, I live with my parents in a completely wired house, keep my phone on airplane mode whenever it is on my person, and continue to be severely limited in activities and outings due to symptoms from wireless radiation. I am unable to have an in-person job in any building with wifi and neither can I do any service such as jury duty. I am nearly housebound; Going to the grocery store, to church, to friend’s houses, or virtually any indoor public space has to be carefully planned and my exposure time limited to an hour maximum in order for me to be able to heal within 36 hours. I support HHS taking an active role in examining the potential health and environmental effects of wireless radiation. Questions about human health should be addressed by federal agencies with appropriate expertise in medicine, biology, epidemiology, and public health, and the experiences of individuals and families who report being affected should be considered alongside the scientific evidence. I urge HHS to carefully evaluate these experiences and the scientific evidence, identify gaps in current research, give particular attention to children and other potentially vulnerable populations, and establish appropriate federal research priorities regarding wireless radiation and public health. Thank you for providing individuals and families with an opportunity to be heard.

Esposto a radiazioni da emittenti radiotv soffro di insonnia da decenni e come sondaggista ho verificato che la maggior parte degli abitanti di Volturino (FG) accusa lo stesso problema, con conseguenze sulla pressione arteriosa e aspettativa di vita più bassa del 60% rispetto a 2 paesi vicini più distanti a 2 km. Se l'insonnia è causa di caduta delle difese immunitarie è evidente che le persone si ammalano prima e muoiono prima. Ed ecco testimoniato il risultato della mortalità prematura a Volturino. Mortalità prematura a Volturino-FG esposta a radiazioni elettromagnetiche tra 2-6 V/m propagate da oltre 200 antenne radiotv rispetto a due comuni vicini, più distanti dalle antenne. anni 1990 - 2025 ALBERONA + MOTTA M.NO ab 1531 Anni - Decessi 40/49 7 50/60 20 61/70 67 tot. 94 VOLTURINO ab 1590 40/49 24 +243% 50/60 36 +80% 61/70 90 +34% tot.150 (+60%) Antonio Gagliardi presidente e sondaggista Ipsos-Doxa

Public Comment on Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs), Radiofrequency (RF) Radiation, and Wireless Exposure Docket No. HHS-OASH-2026-0397 I urge the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support independent research into potential health effects of long-term, real-world electromagnetic field (EMF) and radiofrequency (RF) exposure, take reports of symptoms seriously, and identify practical ways to reduce unnecessary exposure while scientific questions remain unresolved. Personal Experience and Residential Exposure I live in San Mateo, California, within approximately 500 feet of two Crown Castle wireless facilities. The City of San Mateo Public Works Department confirmed that the facility at 239–249 Elm Street (permit WC-2023-000082) was issued a permit on May 19, 2023, and the facility at 200 N. San Mateo Drive, on Monte Diablo Avenue (permit WC-2023-000127), was issued a permit on June 16, 2023. Both facilities completed construction, passed City inspection, and received final signoff. I noticed increased sleep problems, headaches, and physical agitation when the facilities were energized. By physical agitation, I do not mean simply worry or anxious thoughts. I mean feeling physically unsettled, keyed up, and unable to fully relax. I have also noticed less physical agitation when I am away from home. I cannot establish that RF exposure caused these symptoms, and my experience alone cannot prove causation. However, the timing of these changes and the difference I notice when away from home concern me. My home should be a place where I can rest comfortably, yet I have become concerned about how I feel in my own residential environment. I cannot readily control the presence or operation of nearby wireless infrastructure. I share this experience not as proof of causation, but because firsthand reports can help identify questions that warrant scientific investigation. Research and Public Health HHS should prioritize independent, rigorous research into potential non-cancer effects of long-term, repeated, real-world RF and EMF exposure. Research should examine possible effects on sleep, headaches, neurological and other physiological functions, and overall well-being. It should consider prolonged exposure under everyday conditions, not just short-term exposure scenarios. HHS should transparently assess the strengths and limitations of existing studies, including conflicting findings, identify gaps in the evidence, and determine what additional research is needed. Research should investigate possible biological mechanisms and whether certain populations, including children, may be more vulnerable. People reporting symptoms they associate with RF or EMF exposure should neither be dismissed because causation is uncertain nor assumed to have established causation. Researchers should consider symptom patterns, exposure circumstances, timing, changes when circumstances change, and other possible contributing factors. These observations can help generate testable hypotheses. Medical Evaluation, Disability, and Accessibility HHS should distinguish between recognizing symptoms and functional limitations, investigating possible medical causes, and addressing accessibility barriers. These are related but distinct issues. An approach focused only on accommodating functional limitations risks leaving questions about possible biological or medical causes unanswered. People whose symptoms affect sleep, daily activities, or quality of life deserve both practical consideration and serious scientific investigation. Recommendations I respectfully ask HHS to: Support independent research into potential non-cancer effects of long-term, real-world EMF and RF exposure. Identify research gaps and prioritize investigation of sleep, neurological and physiological effects, and potentially vulnerable populations. Develop balanced ways to document and investigate reported symptoms without assuming or dismissing causation. Evaluate practical ways to reduce unnecessary exposure in homes, schools, and communities, including wired alternatives where feasible. Communicate clearly about established findings, conflicting evidence, and remaining uncertainties. Ensure that investigating possible medical causes is not displaced by an approach focused solely on accessibility or functional impairment. My purpose is to ensure that the experiences of people who report health concerns associated with wireless infrastructure are considered alongside the broader scientific evidence. I urge HHS to conduct a thorough, independent, and transparent assessment of potential health effects, identify research priorities, and recommend proportionate measures to protect public health while uncertainties remain.

I am submitting this comment in response to HHS’s Request for Information on Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs), Radiofrequency (RF) Radiation, and Wireless Radiation Exposure. I am responding from the perspective of a healthcare professional and personal experience (patient). As a health professional, I am aware that the FCC rules do not take into account the current research regarding health impacts of currently used frequency bands and intensities of exposure. The rules were set up when there was minimal research, and frequency bands used were much fewer G’s. Also, general exposure was much less 2 or 3 decades ago. The current exposure levels were unimagined several decades ago. It is well past time the health impacts be studied and FCC rules be adjusted appropriately to well done research. Community input is also very essential for siting of towers. The local folks are the ones that are living with the exposure, and it is important they be given a say. They are generally not compensated for the presence of a tower/exposure, unless they are hosting the tower. It is not uncommon for a tower ‘host’ to not be living in the host location. Personally, I have had to make significant educational and tool expenditures to mitigate EMF exposure effects in my home environment. Multiple migraines per day arrived with a new EMF exposure, along with a notable decline in cognitive function, memory, and capacity to meet complexities of daily life with aplomb. I support HHS taking an active role in examining the potential health and environmental effects of wireless radiation. Questions about human health should be addressed by federal agencies with appropriate expertise in medicine, biology, epidemiology, and public health, and the experiences of individuals and families who report being affected should be considered alongside the scientific evidence. I urge HHS to carefully evaluate these experiences and the scientific evidence, identify gaps in current research, give particular attention to children and other potentially vulnerable populations, and establish appropriate federal research priorities regarding wireless radiation and public health. Thank you for providing individuals and families with an opportunity to be heard.

I am submitting this comment in response to HHS’s Request for Information on Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs), Radiofrequency (RF) Radiation, and Wireless Radiation Exposure. I am responding from the perspective of a [patient, parent, family member, caregiver, healthcare professional, researcher, advocate, concerned member of the public, or other]. I am 74 yrs old and live in a retirement community. It's pretty sad when the government agencies that are supposed to protect us grant permission for towers to be built next to homes, schools and businesses without doing their research as to whether they will negatively affect us. I personally have experienced headaches, my neighbors have also had health issues, but because we're senior citizens we are ignored because they feel we get sick anyway, so why worry about wireless radiation, they're going to die anyway. The people running for office don't talk about the towers, probably because they can't do anything about it, I sincerely hope HHS can do something, that they will not look the other way, but actually do something. There are towers everywhere, this must be stopped. I don't know the dates the towers near us were put there, first one, then another, and before you know it, hundreds are everywhere. I support HHS taking an active role in examining the potential health and environmental effects of wireless radiation. Questions about human health should be addressed by federal agencies with appropriate expertise in medicine, biology, epidemiology, and public health, and the experiences of individuals and families who report being affected should be considered alongside the scientific evidence. I urge HHS to carefully evaluate these experiences and the scientific evidence, identify gaps in current research, give particular attention to children and other potentially vulnerable populations, and establish appropriate federal research priorities regarding wireless radiation and public health. Thank you for providing individuals and families with an opportunity to be heard.