Safe Plates Certified Food Protection Manager Program
There are an estimated 48 million cases for foodborne illness in the United States every year. Many of these …
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March Is Living Well Month
The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences declares March Living Well month. During this month Family and …
January Is National Radon Action Month
January is Radon National Radon Action Month. During January, the U.S. Surgeon General and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) …
Preventing Frozen Pipes
When temperatures drop below freezing – especially for a significant amount of time – the potential for frozen pipes …
Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide for NC Cooperative Extension
In North Carolina, food insecurity affects 1.6 million people, or about 15.9 percent of the population (USDA 2017). Food …
October Is Children's Health Month
October is Children’s Health Month. See how many of these tips you can follow in the 31 days of …
After a Disaster: Mold Clean Up
Restoring your home after disaster can be difficult. That difficulty can be compounded if it includes cleaning up mold. …
It's a Moisture Issue: Moisture and Mold Health Effects
Some, but not all people can have negative health reactions to mold. The NC DHHS Division of Public Health …
Keeping Your Pet-Friendly Home Healthy
June is National Healthy Homes Months. You can keep your pet-friendly home healthy by: 1. Giving your pet regular baths. …
June Is National Healthy Homes Month
This June marks the kick off of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Lead …
Everyone Deserves a Safe and Healthy Home
A variety of hazards exist in homes and they can be a source of, or a contributing factor to …
Bathroom Safety -- Preventing Slips and Falls
Eighty percent of the older adult falls occur in the bathroom and over 2/3rds of all injuries happen in …
Funds Available Through NCHFA for Disaster Home Repair
Funds Available for Disaster Home Repair North Carolinians whose homes were damaged by certain natural disasters in 2016 may be …
Holiday Safety
During the holiday season, many of us enjoy adorning our homes with festive decorations. Lights, candles, wrapping paper, and …
New Healthy Homes Publications
The National Healthy Homes Partnership has just announced the availability of two versions of a new guide for healthy …
Gifts That Save
Looking for gifts that are both pleasing and practical? Think about giving energy efficient products this holiday season. Many …
Disaster Legal Services Hotline
The North Carolina Bar Association is partnering with the American Bar Association, FEMA and Legal Aid of North Carolina …
American Cleaning Institute -- Tips for Laundering Flood Soiled Fabrics
Flood waters contain significant amounts of contaminates, including pesticides, sewage, and other and other types of organic matter. Fabric …
Rebuild Healthy Homes App
As a companion to the Rebuild Healthy Homes: Guide to Post-disaster Restoration for a Safe and Healthy Home, the …
Housing Restoration and Recovery Videos
Hurricane Matthew caused devastating flooding across North Carolina. As citizens return home, it is essential that they know how …