After the Storm – Mold and Moisture: What Can I Do to Prevent Mold Growth After the Flood Waters Are Gone? A Guide for Residents

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• Corporate Authors:
  University of Connecticut Health Center
• Description:
  Identify: Identify sources of moisture. Dampness encourages the growth of bacteria and fungi. Eliminate: Eliminate other sources of water. Dry: Dry it out! Direct the breeze so that it will dry the carpet, but will not raise dust. Remove items that are not drying. Pay close attention to fiberglass insulation, drywall, carpet, ceiling tiles, wallpaper, paint, wood furniture, and fabrics/clothing. Know what to look for: Visible mold (of all colors); Wet spots; Areas with a history of leaks; Condensation (water droplets); Poor drainage; Standing water; Musty smells. Know your health risk related to cleaning up mold, especially in cleaning large moldy spaces. Hire professional cleanup crews if your risk factors prevent you from entering storm-damaged areas. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Coal Coal Mining Mining Occupational Health Safety Workplace
• Keywords:
  Disaster Clean-up Floods Hurricanes Molds Natural Disasters
• Publisher:
  University of Connecticut Health Center
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Cooperative Agreement
• Genre:
  Lay Publication
• Place as Subject:
  Connecticut ; OSHA Region 1
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  1
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20057098
• Citation:
  Farmington, CT: University of Connecticut Health Center, 2015 Sep; :1
• Email:
  Schenck@uchc.edu
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2015
• Performing Organization:
  University of Connecticut Health Center
• Peer Reviewed:
  False
• Start Date:
  20131001
• Source Full Name:
  After the storm - mold and moisture: what can I do to prevent mold growth after the flood waters are gone? A guide for residents
• End Date:
  20150930
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
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• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/214556/cdc_214556_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 113.15 KB ]