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Did you know?

• Drug labs are frequently found at motels

• Motel owners are responsible for decontamination costs

• Decontamination costs average $2,000 for a single room

What's the cost?

When drug criminals operate out of motel property, owners pay a high price...

• Property damage

• Revenue loss

• Negative publicity

• Employee turnover

• Litigation costs

By making small changes you can avoid big problems

At registration, be aware of individuals who....

• Pay with cash

• Are local residents

• Have no photo identification

• Appear to be using drugs

Security and employee training...

• Require visitors to use main entrance

• Cancel lost keys immediately

• Perform daily room checks

• Walk halls and building perimeter

• Talk with nearby motels about suspicious individuals

• Know signs of drug-related behaviors

• Be aware of chemical odors

If you discover or suspect a drug lab

• Do not touch anything

• Leave the area immediately

• Call local Law Enforcement

• Anonymous Meth Hotline (1-888-609-6384)

 Information on Hiring Decontamination Contractors

Information from Washington State Department of Labor and Industries "What You Should Know about Hiring a Contractor or a Remodeler".

   For a brochure on the above information, please see Preventing Drug Labs on Motel Property.

For more information, contact:

Gregory B.McKnight II  (360) 236-3381

Lori Hall (360) 236-3386

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