Camp Florence
Florence, OR
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1943-1946
Base Background
The Florence Prisoner of War Camp opened in 1943 during World War II. It was open for three years, holding over 9,000 German and Italian prisoners of war. After the war was over, the site became a minimum security prison and then a hospital.
Known Toxins
The following chart outlines the medical conditions associated with toxic exposure at this base, classified by the strength of evidence required (strong, good or limited).* Please keep in mind that it is not a complete list.
| Toxin | Potential Effects | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong | Good | Limited | ||
| PFAS (Firefighting Foam) | Potential Effects | - | - | Testicular cancer Renal (kidney) cancer... Prostate cancer |
If you were employed as a guard or other military personnel at Camp Florence, and have experienced adverse health effects, you may be eligible for compensation.
*Effects are according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry unless otherwise noted.