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Dolgeville Residents Suffer Floods in New York

November 18, 2019/in The Environment /by Carolyn Willbanks

Update Summertime floods in New York have been on the rise in recent years. And, flood waters mean serious moldy conditions. Aging infrastructure and increasing heavy rains have made urban flooding in NY a regular occurrence. New York has been affected or hit by eighty-four tropical or subtropical cyclones since the 17th century. Nearly seven […]

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Hidden Danger: How unseen hurricane damage could be lurking in your home

May 9, 2019/in The Environment /by Carolyn Willbanks

RALEIGH (WTVD) — Hidden mold and water damage that could cost you thousands to repair may be hiding inside your home. Besides costly repairs to your home, the mold could also be a health hazard. If your home suffered any damage during Hurricane Florence or Michael, this could impact you. Since the hurricanes, Jay Papp […]

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Water Damage – What Does Insurance Cover?

in Home Care /by Carolyn Willbanks

If you have rain, storm damage or flooding in your home, coverage by your homeowners’ insurance will vary depending on what policies you have and the circumstances of the damage. Some insurance companies cover flooding due to storms, backed-up city sewers and storm drains, broken sump-pumps or burst pipes. Floods, regardless of how the water […]

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Smithsonian Stops by Durham to Show How to Treat Damaged Keepsakes After Flood

March 31, 2019/in Additional Articles /by Carolyn Willbanks

by Alex McLoon, KMTV News OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Cori Wegener is the Smithsonian’s director of the cultural rescue initiative. She’s live in Washington now, but is a Fremont native and University of Nebraska-Omaha graduate. She’s showing Nebraskans and Iowans how to preserve family photos, letters, and other items after being washed by floodwater. “[Flood […]

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Mold is a Long-Term Problem After Flooding

in Home Care /by Carolyn Willbanks

One of the biggest issues surrounding flooding after natural disasters is mold, a problem that can stay with a structure long after floodwaters have receded. Considering that over 17 percent of homes already have some physical condition that contributes to leaks and that mold grows in temperatures between 40 degrees Fahrenheit and 100°F, there is no wonder […]

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After Flood Dangers: What Then?

in Home Care /by Carolyn Willbanks

Once flood waters in an area have receded and the most immediate safety hazards have passed, it’s time to address the secondary health issues that can develop as a result of floodwater pollutants. Be sure to protect your home, family and business by following these environmental health guidelines. Keep Away from Flood Waters Avoid any contact […]

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Important Update for Victims of Hurricane Sandy

November 2, 2012/in The Environment /by Contributor

Toxic mold is going to become a major catastrophe in the eastern coast states.  This is inevitable.  The problem will become most prevalent during the winter, spring and summer over the next nine months.  Immediate restoration is required as mold can begin growing within 24 to 48 hours once water damage has infiltrated your space.  […]

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Floods Create Mold Problems

March 19, 2010/in The Environment /by Carolyn Willbanks

Middleboro, MA — As they waited for floodwaters to subside Thursday, many homeowners started cleaning up amid warnings that mold could be their next problem. On Vernon Street, Judy and David Thompson saw the Taunton River overflow into their backyard. Between that water and nearby Poquoy Brook, their sump pump has been running nonstop in […]

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Got Mold? Flood Raises Likelihood of Fungi

in Home Care /by Carolyn Willbanks

OHIO – The Tuscarawas Valley is prime for mold and mold-related illnesses in the wake of recent high water and flooding conditions. Just ask Bob Bennett, owner of Farsight Management Inc. of 6790 Middle Run Rd., Dover, who deals with mold on a professional basis. Or ask someone who claims to have experienced the effects of […]

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