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Molds (Fungi) -- Control Fact Sheet: Flood Cleanup: Avoiding Indoor Air Quality Problems 
 "Failure to remove contaminated materials and to reduce moisture and humidity [from a flooded building] can present serious long-term health risks. Standing water and wet materials are a breeding ground for microorganisms, such as viruses, bacteria, and mold. ... This fact sheet discusses problems caused by microbial growth ... and the steps you can take to lessen these effects." Includes links to related information. From the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/flood.html Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Pollution, Water, Weather Last updated Sep 5, 2005 Indoor Air: Mold
Documents about mold, covering topics such as mold and moisture, mold cleanup, asthma and mold, and mold in homes, schools, and commercial buildings. Includes links to information about floods, indoor air quality, and related topics. Some material available in Spanish. From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). http://www.epa.gov/mold/ Topics: Environment, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Public Health & Safety Last updated Nov 6, 2005 MedlinePlus: Molds
Links to information about the health effects of molds, covering topics such as mold and moisture in the home, mold-induced respiratory illness and asthma, mold allergies, molds on food, and mold cleanup. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/molds.html Topics: Environment, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Public Health & Safety Last updated Oct 20, 2005 Mold
Collection of documents about mold and its effects on human health. Includes a FAQ, fact sheets on specific molds, cleanup and remediation guidelines, discussions about mold and dampness in indoor spaces, and related material. Some material available in Spanish. From the National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/mold/ Topics: Environment, Pollutants & Toxic Substances Last updated Oct 18, 2005 Mold Prevention Strategies and Possible Health Effects in the Aftermath of Hurricanes and Major Floods
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). http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5508a1.htm Topics: Environment, Hurricane Katrina, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Public Health & Safety, Water Last updated Jun 13, 2006 Safety and Health Topics: Molds and Fungi
Workplace safety information about indoor air quality concerns related to molds and fungi, including applicable OSHA standards, associated health effects, detection, and control and cleanup. From the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the American Biological Safety Association (ABSA). http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/molds/ Topics: Jobs & Work, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Pollution Last updated Oct 18, 2005 Sump Pump Info
Basic information about various types of sump pumps, plus tips on basement water control and what to do about mold, mildew, and fungus. There are links to a list of suppliers, further resources for sump and other types of pumps, and general plumbing sites. http://www.sump-pump-info.com/ Topics: Fruits & Vegetables, Home & Housing, Home & Housing Last updated Apr 7, 2002 |
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