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How can mold be prevented?

• After the water damage' The best way is to cleanup water and moisture sources. Fixing leaks, drying damp areas, and removing humidity from the air (e.g., using a dehumidifier in basements; cracking a window while taking a shower in bathrooms with no exhaust ventilation) will help stop mold growth and keep it from coming back.

How can I safely cleanup mold in my home?

• Use soap and water to clean small areas of mold (less than 10 square feet) on walls or other hard surfaces as soon as you see it. • Wear waterproof gloves. • Dry the cleaned area completely. • If the mold returns quickly or spreads, there may be an underlying problem such as a water leak. To stop mold, water problems must be fixed. • If large areas of mold are present, you may need a professional mold abatement company. Check the phone book for mold abatement contractors.

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What are the health effects of mold?

• Some people are allergic to molds. • Mold exposure may cause or worsen asthma symptoms, hay fever, or other allergies. • The most common symptoms of mold exposure are cough, congestion, runny nose, and trouble breathing. Symptoms usually disappear after the mold contamination is removed. • More severe reactions to mold may occur among workers exposed to large amounts of mold on the job, such as farmers working with moldy hay. Should I see a doctor if I have been exposed to mold? • If you think that you or your children have symptoms related to mold exposure, you should see a doctor. Keep in mind that many symptoms associated with mold exposure are also caused by many other illnesses.

What is mold?

• Mold (mildew), mushrooms, and yeast are all types of fungi. Fungi are found both indoors and outdoors. • Hundreds of different kinds of mold are commonly found in the United States and New York City. Elite Water Damage

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Flood Cleanup

During a flood cleanup, the indoor air quality in your home or office may appear to be the least of your problems. However, failure to remove contaminated materials and to reduce moisture and humidity can present serious long-term health risks. Standing water and wet materials are a breeding ground for microorganisms, such as viruses, bacteria, and mold. They can cause disease, trigger allergic reactions, and continue to damage materials long after the flood.

Children’s Environmental Health Resources Where You Live

Region 3: Children’s Environmental Health in the Mid-Atlantic States
Choose from the resources below to learn about children’s environmental health hazards in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia.

• EPA Region 3 Children's Health Web Site: Learn about environmental issues that may affect children in the Mid-Atlantic. EPA Region 3’s children’s health coordinator is Prentiss Ward (ward.prentiss@epa.gov) at (215) 814-2813.



• Mid-Atlantic Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit : Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSUs) offer local health care providers and parents access to pediatric environmental health expertise. In Region 3, the PEHSU is The Mid-Atlantic Center for Children’s Health & Environment .

Region 4: Children’s Environmental Health in the Southeast

Children make up 25% of the population in Region 4. Choose from the resources below to learn about children’s environmental health hazards in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and 6 Tribal Nations.

• EPA Region 4 Children's Health Web Site: Learn about environmental issues that may affect children in the southeast. EPA Region 4’s children’s health coordinator is Wayne Garfinkel (garfinkel.wayne@epa.gov) at (404) 562-8982.



• Southeast Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit : Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSUs) offer local health care providers and parents access to pediatric environmental health expertise. In the Southeast, the PEHSU is The Southeast Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit .

Region 5: Children’s Environmental Health in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin

Choose from the resources below to learn about children’s environmental health hazards in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin, and 35 Tribal Nations.

• EPA Region 5 Children's Health Web Site: Learn about environmental issues that may affect children in this region. EPA Region 5’s children’s health coordinator is Maryann Suero (suero.maryann@epa.gov) at (312) 886-9077.



• Region 5 Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit : Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSUs) offer local health care providers and parents access to pediatric environmental health expertise. In Region 5, the PEHSU is the Great Lakes Center for Children’s Environmental Health . An affiliated site is the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Pediatric Environmental Health and Lead Clinic .

Region 6: Children’s Environmental Health in Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Texas, and 65 Indian Tribes

In the Southwest, over 21 percent of the population is children under the age of 14. Choose from the resources below to learn about children’s environmental health hazards in Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Texas, and 65 Indian Tribes.

• EPA Region 6 Children's Health Web Site: Learn about environmental issues that may affect children in the region. EPA Region 6’s children’s health coordinator is Paula Selzer (selzer.paula@epa.gov) at (214) 665-6663.



• Southwest Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit : Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSUs) offer local health care providers and parents access to pediatric environmental health expertise. In the Southwest, the PEHSU is the Southwest Center for Pediatric Environmental Health .

Region 7: Children’s Environmental Health in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska and 9 Tribal Nations

Choose from the resources below to learn about children’s environmental health hazards in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and nine Tribal Nations.

• EPA Region 7’s children’s health coordinator is Latonya Sanders (sanders.latonya@epa.gov) at (913) 551-7555.



• Mid-America Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit: Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSUs) offer local health care providers and parents access to pediatric environmental health expertise. In Mid-America, the PEHSU is the Mid-America Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit.

Region 8: Children’s Environmental Health in Mountain & Plains States

Choose from the resources below to learn about children’s environmental health hazards in Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming, and 27 Tribal Nations.

• EPA Region 8 Children's Health Web Site: Learn about environmental issues that may affect children in the Mountain and Plains States. EPA Region 8’s children’s health coordinator is Alicia Aalto (aalto.alicia@epa.gov) at (303) 312-6967.



• Mountain & Plains States Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit : Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSUs) offer local health care providers and parents access to pediatric environmental health expertise. In Mountain and Plains States, the PEHSU is the Rocky Mountain Region Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit .

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Cleaning the building’s air ducts 

Air duct cleaning generally refers to the cleaning of various heating and cooling system components of forced air systems (13).  The components of these systems may become contaminated with mold if moisture is present within the system, resulting in the potential release of mold spores throughout the building.   All components of the system must be cleaned. Failure to clean a component of a contaminated system can result in re-contamination of the entire system. Water-damaged or contaminated porous materials in the duct work or other air handling system components should be removed and replaced (1, 8, 13). Ventilation system filters should be checked regularly to ensure that they are seated properly. Filters should be replaced on a routine schedule.

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Children’s Environmental Health in New England

There are more than three million children living in New England who may be affected by environmental hazards. Choose from the resources below to learn about children’s environmental health resources in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, and 10 Tribal Nations.

• EPA Region 1 Children's Health Web Site: Learn about environmental issues that may affect children in New England. EPA Region 1’s children’s health coordinator is Kathleen Nagle (nagle.kathleen@epa.gov) at (617) 918-1985.



• New England Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit : Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSUs) offer local health care providers and parents access to pediatric environmental health expertise. In New England, the PEHSU is Children’s Hospital Boston .