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Tips on Cleaning Mold after a Flood

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Returning to your home after a flood is a big part of getting your life back to normal. But you may be facing a new challenge: mold. What can you do to get rid of it?  How do you get the mold out of your home and stay safe at the same time? Read More >

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Categories Division of Environmental Health Science and Practice, National Center for Environmental Health

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning Prevention

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When power outages occur after severe weather (such as severe storms, hurricanes or tornadoes), using alternative sources of power can cause carbon monoxide (CO) to build up in a home and poison the people and animals inside. Read More >

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Categories Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), Emergency Preparedness, National Center for Environmental Health, Toxic Substances

Flood Safety Tips

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Hurricane Florence: Emergency Management Officials have requested that people escaping flood waters as a last resort do not stay in the attic. If the highest floor of your home becomes dangerous…get on the roof. Call 911 for help and stay on the line until answered. Listen to local advisories for more information and be careful Read More >

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Categories Division of Environmental Health Science and Practice, Emergency Preparedness, National Center for Environmental Health, Severe Weather

Be Safe After a Hurricane

The storm might be over, but that doesn’t mean the danger is. Keep your loved ones safe after the storm by following our safety tips. Read More >

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Categories Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), Division of Environmental Health Science and Practice, Emergency Preparedness, National Center for Environmental Health, Severe Weather