Toxic Mold TRUTH » -floods http://www.toxicmoldtruth.com Toxic Mold Information Not Easily Found through Mainstream Channels Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:13:36 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Flooding can lead to toxic mold http://www.toxicmoldtruth.com/birmingham http://www.toxicmoldtruth.com/birmingham#comments Sun, 04 Oct 2009 21:53:32 +0000 shamel http://www.toxicmoldtruth.com/?p=1185 Flooding and humidity can be a perfect recipe for toxic mold growth. Mold spores can develop in as little as 24-48 hours, and exposure can lead to potential health risks. As a general rule, if you have more than 10 square feet of mold, you may need to call a professional to assess the situation. [...]]]> Flooding and humidity can be a perfect recipe for toxic mold growth. Mold spores can develop in as little as 24-48 hours, and exposure can lead to potential health risks. As a general rule, if you have more than 10 square feet of mold, you may need to call a professional to assess the situation. Keeping your air conditioner and ceiling fans running may help deter mold, and a dehumidifier may be necessary in some cases.

]]> http://www.toxicmoldtruth.com/birmingham/feed 0 Toxic mold still lingers in Wisconsin http://www.toxicmoldtruth.com/toxic-mold-still-lingers-in-wisconsin http://www.toxicmoldtruth.com/toxic-mold-still-lingers-in-wisconsin#comments Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:37:19 +0000 shamel http://www.toxicmoldtruth.com/?p=733 A Wisconsin flood victim has found toxic mold. For a year now Carol Burgess has been trying to pinpoint the health hazard in her home. Her symptoms grew worse over time, appearing at first to be allergies. Soon she developed a severe cough, and finally her health debilitated to a point that she [...]]]> A Wisconsin flood victim has found toxic mold. For a year now Carol Burgess has been trying to pinpoint the health hazard in her home. Her symptoms grew worse over time, appearing at first to be allergies. Soon she developed a severe cough, and finally her health debilitated to a point that she had to move out. Eventually her son located the toxic mold hidden under the ceiling tiles of her basement.

]]> http://www.toxicmoldtruth.com/toxic-mold-still-lingers-in-wisconsin/feed 0 Florida flooding leads to toxic mold http://www.toxicmoldtruth.com/florida-flooding-leads-to-toxic-mold http://www.toxicmoldtruth.com/florida-flooding-leads-to-toxic-mold#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:22:13 +0000 shamel http://www.toxicmoldtruth.com/?p=678 Daytona Beach flood victims are facing toxic mold. Record rainfall caused Kottle Lake to expand into nearby homes. Waters have receded, but not without leaving behind the serious issue of mold. The excess moisture produced a breeding ground for toxic mold, which feeds off materials in homes.  Health problems associated with mold exposure [...]]]> Daytona Beach flood victims are facing toxic mold. Record rainfall caused Kottle Lake to expand into nearby homes. Waters have receded, but not without leaving behind the serious issue of mold. The excess moisture produced a breeding ground for toxic mold, which feeds off materials in homes.  Health problems associated with mold exposure can include allergic illness, irritant effects, infection and toxic effects, according to the Florida Department of Health.

]]> http://www.toxicmoldtruth.com/florida-flooding-leads-to-toxic-mold/feed 0 Alabama floods lead to toxic mold http://www.toxicmoldtruth.com/alabama-floods-lead-to-toxic-mold http://www.toxicmoldtruth.com/alabama-floods-lead-to-toxic-mold#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:09:47 +0000 shamel http://www.toxicmoldtruth.com/?p=628 Toxic mold is a growing concern in Montgomery homes. Flooding has lead to major mold problems where water moisture wasn’t handled properly. Cleaning companies are steady with phone calls from homeowners indicating they may have issues. If not handled correctly, mold can lead to serious health issues such as allergies, skin irritations and asthma attacks.

Toxic mold is a growing concern in Montgomery homes. Flooding has lead to major mold problems where water moisture wasn’t handled properly. Cleaning companies are steady with phone calls from homeowners indicating they may have issues. If not handled correctly, mold can lead to serious health issues such as allergies, skin irritations and asthma attacks.

]]> http://www.toxicmoldtruth.com/alabama-floods-lead-to-toxic-mold/feed 0 FEMA helping Georgia flood victims http://www.toxicmoldtruth.com/fema-helping-georgia-flood-victims http://www.toxicmoldtruth.com/fema-helping-georgia-flood-victims#comments Tue, 19 May 2009 01:29:21 +0000 shamel http://www.toxicmoldtruth.com/?p=524 FEMA advisors are in South Georgia assisting flood victims. Many households have been effected by toxic mold, and FEMA wants to make sure that homeowners are educated regarding the clean-up process. Advisors are encouraging repairs that prevent future weather damage, as well as fix the problem at hand. Homeowners armed with the right tools and [...]]]> FEMA advisors are in South Georgia assisting flood victims. Many households have been effected by toxic mold, and FEMA wants to make sure that homeowners are educated regarding the clean-up process. Advisors are encouraging repairs that prevent future weather damage, as well as fix the problem at hand. Homeowners armed with the right tools and education can rest easy knowing their renovation was a job well done.

]]> http://www.toxicmoldtruth.com/fema-helping-georgia-flood-victims/feed 0 Georgians question FEMA on toxic mold removal http://www.toxicmoldtruth.com/georgians-questions-fema-on-toxic-mold-removal http://www.toxicmoldtruth.com/georgians-questions-fema-on-toxic-mold-removal#comments Wed, 13 May 2009 22:45:56 +0000 shamel http://www.toxicmoldtruth.com/?p=494 Georgia flood victims are concerned about toxic mold. Hundreds have applied for federal assistance, but many have questions about the qualifications. If your home sustained any damage at all, FEMA recommends applying for assistance. It can’t hurt, and could help lessen your financial burden.

]]> Georgia flood victims are concerned about toxic mold. Hundreds have applied for federal assistance, but many have questions about the qualifications. If your home sustained any damage at all, FEMA recommends applying for assistance. It can’t hurt, and could help lessen your financial burden.

]]> http://www.toxicmoldtruth.com/georgians-questions-fema-on-toxic-mold-removal/feed 0 Flooded Iowa homes tested for toxic mold http://www.toxicmoldtruth.com/flooded-iowa-homes-tested-for-toxic-mold http://www.toxicmoldtruth.com/flooded-iowa-homes-tested-for-toxic-mold#comments Sat, 25 Apr 2009 20:05:47 +0000 shamel http://www.toxicmoldtruth.com/?p=366 Toxic mold is a concern for Palo, Iowa residents. Flooded neighboring homes have been abandoned and are festering with mold and bacteria. Linn County Public Health is testing the air quality in some of these damaged homes, and also in homes rebuilt afterwards. The results will be part of a research study and a public [...]]]> Toxic mold is a concern for Palo, Iowa residents. Flooded neighboring homes have been abandoned and are festering with mold and bacteria. Linn County Public Health is testing the air quality in some of these damaged homes, and also in homes rebuilt afterwards. The results will be part of a research study and a public forum held in Cedar Rapids.

]]> http://www.toxicmoldtruth.com/flooded-iowa-homes-tested-for-toxic-mold/feed 0 Flooded Atlanta homes filled with toxic mold http://www.toxicmoldtruth.com/flooded-atlanta-homes-filled-with-toxic-mold http://www.toxicmoldtruth.com/flooded-atlanta-homes-filled-with-toxic-mold#comments Sat, 18 Apr 2009 01:44:19 +0000 shamel http://www.toxicmoldtruth.com/?p=323 Toxic mold has taken over flooded homes in Dougherty County, Georgia. At least 33 property owners have extensive flood damage. Kenny Freeman has moved out of his home and has been camping in his front yard. Money is tight and the mold has gotten too bad. “There’s no way you could live in here, you [...]]]> Toxic mold has taken over flooded homes in Dougherty County, Georgia. At least 33 property owners have extensive flood damage. Kenny Freeman has moved out of his home and has been camping in his front yard. Money is tight and the mold has gotten too bad. “There’s no way you could live in here, you would probably get a disease ” said Freeman.

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]]> http://www.toxicmoldtruth.com/flooded-atlanta-homes-filled-with-toxic-mold/feed 0 What to do in case of a flood http://www.toxicmoldtruth.com/what-to-do-in-case-of-a-flood http://www.toxicmoldtruth.com/what-to-do-in-case-of-a-flood#comments Sun, 12 Apr 2009 21:51:02 +0000 shamel http://www.toxicmoldtruth.com/?p=287 The following is a very informative article on what to do in case of a flood? Included are very good flood-related tips with the exception of cleaning mold with bleach. Bleach and mold make a toxic combination. While bleach may appear to temporarily remove mold from the surface, it does not remove allergens or other [...]]]> The following is a very informative article on what to do in case of a flood? Included are very good flood-related tips with the exception of cleaning mold with bleach. Bleach and mold make a toxic combination. While bleach may appear to temporarily remove mold from the surface, it does not remove allergens or other metabolites that may be hiding beneath the surface. See Toxic Combo: Mold+Bleach.

]]> http://www.toxicmoldtruth.com/what-to-do-in-case-of-a-flood/feed 0 Wisconsin residents concerned about toxic mold http://www.toxicmoldtruth.com/wisconsin-residents-concerned-about-toxic-mold-in-abandoned-homes http://www.toxicmoldtruth.com/wisconsin-residents-concerned-about-toxic-mold-in-abandoned-homes#comments Tue, 31 Mar 2009 02:54:42 +0000 shamel http://www.faceoftoxicmold.com/?p=131 Toxic mold is a concern for Rock County residents. Rock River has created some flooding concerns this past week, however, many people are still focused on the flooding that happened last summer. Residents are worried that toxic mold growth from abandoned homes will create a health hazard. The Rock County Health Department says believes as [...]]]> Toxic mold is a concern for Rock County residents. Rock River has created some flooding concerns this past week, however, many people are still focused on the flooding that happened last summer. Residents are worried that toxic mold growth from abandoned homes will create a health hazard. The Rock County Health Department says believes as long as vacant homes are sealed, risk from mold should be minimal.

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