Be In The Know NJ » mold and allergies http://beintheknownj.org Keeping Families Healthy Mon, 21 May 2012 15:29:04 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Mold-How to Protect Your Family After a Flood http://beintheknownj.org/mold-how-to-protect-your-family-after-a-flood/ http://beintheknownj.org/mold-how-to-protect-your-family-after-a-flood/#comments Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:53:38 +0000 rosie http://beintheknownj.org/?p=2012 After natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods, excess moisture and standing water contribute to the growth of mold in homes and other buildings. When returning to a home that has been flooded, be aware that mold may be present and may be a health risk for your family.

The statement above is the first paragraph in a Center for Disease’s Fact Sheet on Mold. It is important that you protect yourself and your family from the damage mold can do not only to your home but to your body. The last couple of days New Jersey has seen a lot of flood activity.  But this information is relevant to anyone who has experianced flooding in their home.

In addition, this excellent fact sheet tells you who is at greater risk for mold exposure. It also provides links to other resources of vital importance. So, please take time to read the articles below.

Fact Sheet from CDC

Get Rid of Mold

This 2-page flyer contains pictures and easy to read information that can be shared with everyone. Below is the same information in Spanish.

Get Rid of Mold-Spanish

What to do if your heating or air-conditioning system was under water

Re-entering your flooded home

So, take a few minutes to read  and share these  publications regarding mold prevention and how to get rid of existing mold. We Just want you to Be in the KNOW!

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