Residents on Chamberlain Avenue in Bridgeport's North End are protesting the installation of new cell phone equipment on a neighborhood utility pole over potential radiation concerns.

Although the owner of the equipment claims community outreach was conducted, local families dispute this and have launched a petition to voice their opposition.

While the World Health Organization indicates that scientific evidence shows no adverse health effects from equipment emissions, residents remain unconvinced and point to warning signs on the pole as proof of a safety risk.

Local families say they feel ignored and compromised, prompting calls for outside advocacy and restrictions on radiation-emitting communications equipment.

State Senator Herron Gaston met with the residents and pledged to advocate on their behalf.

News 12 contacted the company for a comment, but the company has not yet responded.