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  • Feature #1 - Mold Prevention Strategies and Possible Health Effects in the Aftermath of Hurricanes and Major Floods
  • Feature #2 - Population-Specific Recommendations for Protection From Exposure to Mold in Flooded Buildings
  • Feature #3 - Facts About Mold and Dampness

CDC's Mold Web site provides information on mold and health, an inventory of state indoor air quality programs, advice on assessment, cleanup efforts, and prevention of mold growth, and links to resources.

About the Program

Program in Brief

Cleanup and Remediation
Fact sheets from CDC and EPA on mold cleanup, removal and remediation.

General Information
Basic facts about molds, exposure, adverse health effects, and prevention.

Related Issues
Information and links on mold-related issues, such as hurricane-related damage.

Resources
Useful documents and FAQs about mold from various federal and state agency resources.



Key resources

Mold Cleanup Fact Sheet [PDF, 114 KB]
After a flood, mold will grow in your house.

Elimine el moho [PDF, 136 KB]

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