Massachusetts Environmental Health Association-Training and Resources

Flooding/Mold (resources)

 
Flooding Resources

Quick links:
Flood Cleanup and the Air In Your Home (U.S. EPA)
Get Rid of Mold - Advice on how to clean up mold in your home safely (CDC)
Mold Prevention Strategies and Possible Health Effects in the Aftermath of Hurricanes and Major Floods (CDC)
Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings (EPA)
Recommendations for the Cleaning and Remediation of Flood-Contaminated HVAC Systems: A Guide for Building Owners and Managers (NIOSH)
Reentering Your Flooded Home (CDC)
Septic Systems - What to Do after a Flood (U.S. EPA)
Private Wells - What to Do After a Flood (U.S. EPA)

ATSDR Resources
ChildrensActivityBookVersion1_April2010-Eng-CDC-ATSDR.pdf
ChildrensFloodFacts2_Color.pdf
ChildrensFloodFacts 4_Color.pdf
ChildrensFloodFacts_1_Color.pdf
ChildrensFloodFacts_3_Color.pdf
KidsFeelingsAfterFlood-Eng-CDC-ATSDR.pdf
KidsFoodWaterAfterFlood-Eng-CDC-ATSDR.pdf
KidsHomeAfterFlood-Eng-CDC-ATSDR.pdf
KidsOutdoorsAfterFlood-Eng-CDC-ATSDR.pdf

CDC Resources
CDC_eat_safe_food_sp.pdf
CDC_eat_safe_food.pdf
CDC_Guidance_Contamination_of_Flooded_Areas.pdf
flyer-clean-with-bleach-Eng-CDC.pdf
flyer-clean-with-bleach-Span-CDC.pdf
flyer-drinksafewater-Eng-CDC.pdf
flyer-drinksafewater-Span-CDC.pdf
flyer-eat-safe-food-Eng-CDC.pdf
flyer-eat-safe-food-Span-CDC.pdf
flyer-electricity-is-shocking-Eng-CDC.pdf
flyer-electricity-is-shocking-Span-CDC.pdf
flyer-get-rid-of-mold-Eng-CDC.pdf
flyer-get-rid-of-mold-Span-CDC.pdf
flyer-getting-rid-of-chemicals-Eng-CDC.pdf
flyer-getting-rid-of-chemicals-Span-CDC.pdf
flyer-HVAC-Eng-CDC.pdf
flyer-keep-food-safe-Eng-CDC.pdf
flyer-wash-your-hands-Eng-CDC.pdf
flyer-wash-your-hands-Span-CDC.pdf
flyer_CarbonMonoxide_picto_washer-Eng.pdf
flyer_CarbonMonoxide_washer-generator-Eng-CDC.pdf
flyer_CarbonMonoxide_washer-generator-Span-CDC.pdf
Guidance_Contamination_of_Flooded_Areas.pdf
ParentsHelpKidsWithStress-Eng-CDC-ATSDR.pdf
wash_your_hands_Span-CDC.pdf

EPA Resources
flood_booklet_Eng-EPA.pdf
flood_booklet_Span-EPA.pdf
flood_poster_11x17-Eng-EPA.pdf
flood_poster_8.5x11-Eng-EPA.pdf
flood_poster_8.5x11-Span-EPA.pdf

FEMA Resources
FEMA_InitialRestorationFloodBldgPercentMoisture.pdf

RESOURCES:

During flooding, systems for heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) can become submerged in flood waters. As a result, these systems may contain substantial amounts of dirt and debris and may also become contaminated with various types of microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi. The following recommendations will help ensure that HVAC systems contaminated with flood water are properly cleaned and remediated to provide healthy indoor environments.

Microorganisms may grow on all surfaces of HVAC system components that were submerged in flood waters. In addition, moisture can collect in HVAC system components that were not submerged (such as air supply ducts above the water line) and can promote the growth of microorganisms. Therefore, all components of the HVAC system that were contaminated with flood water or moisture should be thoroughly inspected, cleaned of dirt and debris, and disinfected by a qualified professional. The following recommendations will help ensure that HVAC systems contaminated with flood water are properly cleaned and remediated to provide healthy indoor environments.

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