article_snippet.sent: the illness of a Delaware family was reported to EPA the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on March 20.
article_snippet.sent: Our preliminary results do show that there was a presence of methyl bromide in the unit where Delaware family was staying," said Rodriguez.
article_snippet.sent: Exposure to methyl bromide can result in serious health effects, including central nervous system and respiratory system damage, according to EPAEPA.
article_snippet.sent: EPA EPA is working with local government agencies to investigate whether Delaware family was made ill after a fumigation at the resort on March 18 and whether any environmental regulations or laws were violated.
article_snippet.sent: EPA EPA is actively working to determine how this happened and will make sure steps are taken to prevent this from happening to others at these vacation apartments or elsewhere.
highlights_snippet.sent: Preliminary EPA results find methyl bromide was present in unit where family stayed .
  