print email comment close Mold Prevention Strategies and Possible Health Effects in the Aftermath of Hurricanes and Major Floods URL: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5508a1.htm Description: This document, originally prepared as a response to hurricanes Katrina and Rita, "is intended to more broadly address public health concerns related to limiting exposure to mold and identifying, preventing, and managing mold-related health effects" following natural disasters and flooding. Provides background on the health effects of molds, and guidelines for assessing and cleaning up mold-contaminated buildings and household items. From the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Publisher: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Extra Keywords mildew fungi fungal infection Library of Congress Subject Headings: Flood damage Molds (Fungi) -- Control Molds (Fungi) -- Health aspects LII Database Information: Record 21830 created by Jennifer English on 06/12/2006 Last modification on 06/13/2006 Published: 06/15/2006   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/21830