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WILMINGTON – Citizens in the Creekwood community are speaking up after finding out asbestos was discovered in vacant buildings.

The Wilmington Housing Authority informed residents of the problem in a meeting Thursday, leading to questions about whether other buildings are also contaminated.

"If one apartment has it and they were all built at the same time, surely the rest of them have it," said seven-year Creekwood resident Grace Brown.

The housing authority says the vacant buildings where the asbestos was found will be sealed off in plastic and the asbestos removed. Many residents told News 14 Carolina they are trusting the housing authority and if they say their isn't enough asbestos to cause a problem then they are taking their word for it but they still want every unit checked.

But current Creekwood resident Jannifer Wilson says she will soon be moving to a new apartment due to a major mold problem but now she is worried about the asbestos and taking her belongings with her.

"What about my stuff in my house? I can't move that. That stuff has already been contaminated with the mold system and so if asbestos is in the house, it's still contaminated," she said.

She is also worrying about possible doctor bills that could add up for herself and her children that live in the home.

"I am sure if I got to the doctor and be tested, they'll find mold," said Wilson.

WHA does say renovations at the Creekwood community are expected to start next week.

“We want them to be aggressive in taking care of this because there is still a large number of families out here," Brown said.

The renovation is expected to cost millions of dollars.