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Preventing Mold After a Disaster

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This is an important message from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. When rain or flood waters get into your building, take steps to prevent mold growth. Clean and dry wet items within 48 to 72 hours. Keep wet areas well-ventilated. Discard wet materials that can’t be repaired. If you see or smell mold, clean it with a solution of 1 cup household liquid bleach per 1 gallon of water. To learn more, call the CDC at 800-CDC-INFO.

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Never mix bleach and ammonia to clean; the fumes can kill. For more information:  800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636) or http://go.usa.gov/bws.

See or smell mold? Clean with 1 cup of household bleach per 1 gallon of water. For more information:  800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636) or http://go.usa.gov/bfy.

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Never mix bleach and ammonia to clean; the fumes can kill. More info from CDC 800-232-4636 or http://go.usa.gov/bws.

See/smell mold? Clean with 1 cup household bleach per 1 gal. water. More info from CDC 800-232-4636 http://go.usa.gov/bfy.

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