Returning Home After a Flood: Mold

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Returning home after a flood? Check for mold.

  • Wear protective equipment like a respirator, gloves, boots, and goggles when entering a building with mold damage.
  • Open windows or doors when using any cleaning products.
  • Use fans blowing out a window or door to dry out the building.

Learn more ways to check for mold safely: www.cdc.gov/disasters

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