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Category Archives: Cleanup
CDC Get Rid of Mold Flyer
CDC flyer get-rid-of-mold (169KB PDF) – this flyer from the Centers for Disease Control has information on how to get rid of mold.
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Vermont ANR: New Phase in Flood Recovery
Read the full ANR press release for more information. The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) is shifting from an exclusive focus on emergency response to working with municipalities, businesses and homeowners to maximize the long-term effectiveness of our state’s … Continue reading
Department of Health Mold Cleanup Guidelines
From a DOH press release – Mold can be a special problem for homeowners who are cleaning up after flooding, water damage or simply extended rainy or wet conditions. Mold is a fungi that travels through the air as tiny … Continue reading
ANR Soil Cleanup Information
ANR handout soil_cleanup_guide (48KB PDF) – this two page handout from the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) provides guidance for cleaning up soil and sediment from private and public yards, grounds and properties.
Post Irene Hazards from DOH
The Vermont Department of Health (DOH) has not seen an increase in gastrointestinal or respiratory illnesses after Irene. Simple precautions like using an N-95 mask and washing hands frequently can prevent such illnesses and that advice has been widely publicized. … Continue reading
Food Safety Advisory
(From DOH on September 6) The Vermont Department of Health is advising gardeners to throw away any fruits and vegetables – including root crops – that have been in contact with floodwater. According to the federal Food and Drug Administration, … Continue reading
Department of Health Supplies and Services
Vermont Department of Health (DOH) District offices are a local source of information and supplies for flood recovery and cleanup. Offices have: water test kits for testing private wells, N-95 respirator masks, and gloves. You can also get information on … Continue reading
Watch Out for Fraud
While it’s unfortunate to have to discuss this, there is some great info on how to protect yourself from fraud on this VTResponse page.
Clean up work prompts health concerns
People continue to pick up the pieces in the wake of Irene, and with that clean up comes health concerns… It’s storm debris with nails in it that’s a concern around the state and that’s what’s bringing the majority of … Continue reading
Contractor Finder on Efficiency Vermont
We are trying to gather information about reputable contractors, electricians, and other businesses that can help people recover and rebuild after Irene. While we work on that, Efficiency Vermont already has an online database of Building Performance Institute certified contractors. Efficiency … Continue reading