CLEANUP AND REMEDIATION
On this page you can find fact sheets from CDC and EPA on
mold cleanup, removal and remediation.
CDC
- Get Rid of Mold
Advice on how to clean up mold in your home safely (poster).
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Mold Prevention Strategies and Possible Health Effects in the Aftermath
of Hurricanes and Major Floods
A report by the CDC Mold Work Group addressing public health concerns
related to limiting exposure to mold and identifying, preventing, and
managing mold-related health effects following any natural disasters or
other occurrences that results in flooding or major water intrusion.
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NIOSH Interim Recommendations for the Cleaning and Remediation of
Flood-Contaminated HVAC Systems: A Guide for Building Owners and
Managers
A guide for building owners or managers if heating, ventilating, and air
conditioning systems are flooded ... more
- Population-Specific Recommendations for Protection From Exposure to Mold in Buildings Flooded After Hurricanes Katrina and Rita [PDF, 163 Kb]
- Prevention and
Remediation Strategies for the Control and Removal of Fungal Growth
Overview of how to remove mold (remediation), clean it up, and prevent
its return (IOM Report) ...more
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Protect Yourself from Mold
You can protect yourself from health problems after exposure to mold in
emergencies or natural disasters ...more
EPA
- A
Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home
[external link]
EPA provides advice on mold cleanup, control, and prevention ...more
- Fact
Sheet: Flood Cleanup - Avoiding Indoor Air Quality Problems
[external link]
Flooding in a home or building can affect long-term indoor air quality
— advice for cleanup, repairs, and personal safety ...more
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Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings
[external link]
Key steps in investigating, evaluating, and remediating moisture and
mold problems in schools ...more
Other Environmental Hazards & Health Effects Topics
- Environmental
Public Health Indicators Project
List of core indicators, links to individual indicators, data sources ...more
- Environmental
Public Health Tracking Program
About the program, communication library, conferences and meetings, data
resources, partnerships ...more
- Health Studies
Cancer clusters, CAFOs, harmful algal blooms, water, pesticides, chemicals,
disaster epi ...more
- Radiation
Studies
General radiation facts, public health research, radon research ...more