Resources for Flood Cleanup and Mold
Natural Disasters and Weather Emergencies
Quick Links:
Get current emergency notifications from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Hurricane Response and Recovery
Read the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Emergency Preparedness and Response page on Hurricanes and Other Tropical Storms
During a flood cleanup, the indoor air quality in your home or office may appear to be the least of your problems. However, failure to remove contaminated materials and to reduce moisture and humidity can present serious long-term health risks. Standing water and wet materials are a breeding ground for microorganisms, such as viruses, bacteria, and mold. They can cause disease, trigger allergic reactions, and continue to damage materials long after the flood.
Publications
For basic information on how to clean up after a flood and how to prevent indoor air problems:
Flood Cleanup and the Air In Your Home
- Booklet in English [EPA 402-K-07-002] - This 28 page booklet prints in landscape as a 15 page printout. Please set your printer to landscape before printing.
Booklet also available in Vietnamese [EPA 402-K-06-006-VIE]
- Press-quality Booklet in English [EPA 402-K-07-002] - For printing the 28-page document into a 6x9 booklet (suitable for a PDF-to-plate, full-color print process - CMYK)
Press-quality Booklet also available in Vietnamese [EPA 402-K-06-006-VIE]
- 8.5" x 11" Poster in English [EPA 402-H-07-001]
8.5" x 11" Poster also available in Vietnamese [EPA 402-H-06-001]
- 11" x 17" Poster in English [EPA 402-H-07-001]
11" x 17" Poster also available in Vietnamese [EPA 402-H-06-001]
- 11" x 17" Press-quality Poster in English [EPA 402-H-07-001] (suitable for a PDF-to-plate, full-color print process - CMYK)
For an overview of flood cleanup and indoor air issues, and links to additional resources:
Additional information
- EPA's about Hurricanes
- EPA's about Flooding
- EPA's Office of Children’s Health - in the Aftermath of Floods
To get more information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
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