Many people are concerned about the possibility of mold after a flood. If your basement was flooded during the last storm this information about health issues and cleanup from the Environmental Protection Agencyl will be helpful.

Click here to read EPA’s's resources on mold and what you can do to protect your family.

After the hurricane Irene, are there any health concerns? According to a recent post in Huffington Post there are some things that we should know about. Click on this link to read the blog post on health concerns after the storm that may affect your family.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation
with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following
consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately
unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell
a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Mizuno Supreme Series and Ballpark Pro baseball and softball
gloves

Units: About 131,000

Importer: Mizuno USA Inc., of Norcross, Ga.

Hazard: Some gloves were found to contain a variety of molds that could
cause respiratory or other infections in individuals with chronic health
problems, or in individuals who have impaired immune systems.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled items are leather Mizuno baseball and softball
gloves. The gloves have a sewn-in white label on the heel of the glove
with the words “Made in Vietnam” and the model number. Supreme
Series gloves affected are further identified by the date code imprinted
on the heel of the glove near the thumb opening. The following models are
affected by this recall:

Model | Description | Date Code

GSP1251TG | The glove is dark brown on the top and palm sides with a yellow
wrist strap. The words “SUPREME SERIES” are stamped into the
palm of the gloves. | SV0910, SV1110, SV1210, SV0111, SV0311

GSP1300T | The glove is light tan on the top and palm sides with a dark
brown wrist strap and dark brown bindings. The words “SUPREME SERIES”
are printed in dark brown on the palm of the gloves. | SV0310

GSP1401TG | The glove is dark tan on the top and palm sides with a brown
wrist strap and dark brown bindings. The words “SUPREME SERIES”
are printed in dark brown on the palm of the gloves. | SV0610, SV0910,
SV1010, SV1110, SV0111, SV0311

MMX122P | The glove is dark brown on the top and palm sides with a dark
brown wrist strap and dark brown bindings. The words “BALLPARK PRO”
are printed in gold on the palm of the gloves. | N/A

MMX115PWM | The glove is tan on the top and palm sides with a light tan
wrist strap and dark brown bindings. The words “BALLPARK PRO”
are printed in dark brown on the palm of the gloves. | N/A

MMX130 | The glove is tan on the top with dark brown palm and webbing and
tan wrist strap and bindings. The words “BALLPARK PRO” are printed
in gold on the palm of the gloves. | N/A

Sold at: Walmart and Target stores nationwide from April 2010 through May
2011 for between $24 and $60.

Manufactured in: Vietnam

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the gloves and contact
Mizuno USA to receive a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Mizuno USA Inc. at
(800) 451-7913 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Click here to see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the recalled
products.

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!

On 16 July 2009, WHO published its first guidelines on indoor air quality, addressing dampness and mould. (1) They are the result of a rigorous two-year review of the currently available science by 36 leading experts worldwide, coordinated by the WHO Regional Office for Europe. The authors conclude that occupants of damp or mouldy buildings, both private and public, have up to a 75% greater risk of respiratory symptoms and asthma. The guidelines recommend the prevention or remediation of dampness- and mould-related problems to significantly reduce harm to health.