Category: Response and Recovery
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Helping Children Cope after a Disaster
Children can feel very frightened both during and after a disaster. Crisis-related stress can take its toll on children especially when parents are preoccupied with day-to-day survival.
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Controlling Mold Growth After the Storm
If you have extensive damage and mold growth, the best practice is to hire a reputable firm that is licensed and trained in dealing with water damage and mold remediation.
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Hiring a Qualified Contractor for Mold Remediation
“Hurricanes, floods and extended disaster evacuations can result in extensive mold growth in many homes at the same time – creating a cleanup crisis. Everyone with a water-damaged home faces similar challenges, since mold must be remediated before repairs can begin. This process can be hazardous because of potential health effects of exposure to mold,…
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Supplies Needed for Cleanup After a Disaster
Whether you are returning home after a disaster or are volunteering to help, there are some important things to think about and prepare for before heading to the site.
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Flooding & Food Safety: What to discard after flood waters have touched them
After a flood… Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Dinner Tonight. September 1, 2017, http://dinnertonight.tamu.edu/after-a-flood-discard/
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Clearing Debris from Land
Clearing debris from your property requires a plan that addresses priorities, removal techniques and safety issues.
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Handling Food and Drinks Without Power
Resources to help you understand how long frozen and refrigerated food stays safe after the power goes out.