February 2011
 There may be snow outside now, but if your home was flooded recently it could be harboring mold. If your home was flood-damaged during colder months, it’s very important for your property to be thoroughly cleaned now to avoid possible health problems from mold and mildew in the warmer months ahead.
“Mold is a significant problem after flooding and proper cleanup is critical to ensure it doesn’t affect your or your family’s health,” Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Director J. Nick Baird, M.D. said.
Care must be taken to clean and completely dry any areas of the home that have gotten wet from floodwaters to prevent structural damage and adverse health effects from mold.
“People are anxious to get on with their lives after a flood, but if you had flood waters in your home take the time to clean thoroughly so problems don’t arise later that affect your home or your health,” Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Coordinating Officer Ron Sherman said.
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