Elevated Radon Levels in NC Homes: Is Your Home One of Them?
Radon is an odorless, colorless gas naturally found in soil and rock. The concern with radon is that exposure …
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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) …
Lead Paint -- National Lead Prevention Week 2018
Lead has been used throughout human history as an additive for a wide variety of housing products. When lead …
Tips for Handling Family Stress After a Disaster
by Ramah Dabbas and Kim Allen The rain has stopped and the water is gone, so now what? Following the …
Choosing a Home Repair Contractor
After a disaster, you may need to hire a professional to help you make home repairs. It’s essential that …
NCDA&CS -- Post-Flood Cleanup and Disposal Assistance for Pesticides
N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services is offering assistance with pesticide and fertilizer disposal through the Pesticide Disposal …
Salvaging Photographs After a Flood
Of all of the things that flood waters damage, perhaps one of the most difficult for people to cope …
Mold Clean Up
Restoring your home after disaster can be difficult. That difficulty can be compounded if it includes cleaning up mold. …
Wall-to-Wall Carpeting and Water Damage
Hurricane Florence may have caused the wall-to-wall carpet in your home to become wet. The source of the water …
Family Stress After Disasters
Families who weather a particularly bad storm are likely to experience stress. Anytime there is an undesired change, there …
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
When returning home and cleaning up after a disaster, make certain that everyone is wearing personal protective equipment (PPE). PPE …
Typical Damage to Homes After Flooding
Flood waters lead to a number of health and safety concerns for our homes. Here are some of the …
Decision-Making Guidelines for Storm-Damaged Trees
When storms damage woodlands and shade trees, woodland owners and homeowners have many questions about what to do with …
Returning Home After a Hurricane
Returning home after a major disaster can be emotionally devastating and physically dangerous. As you return, be prepared for …
List of Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Experts
In subjects ranging from agriculture to waste management, from home repair to food safety, faculty members with NC State …
Prepare for Food Safety During Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence is headed our way, so take time to make sure your food and beverages will be safe …
Home Damage by Hurricane Category Strength
All hurricanes are a concern for our homes, however, the greater the strength of the hurricane the more significant …
Protect Your Well Water Source
While you still have time, proper preparation is important to protect your well water source. You can take …
Is Your Home Hurricane Ready?
While Hurricane Florence is moving closer to land, there is still time to perform simple actions to get your …
Food Safety With Hurricane Florence
Food safety is always a big issue with severe weather and the possibility of power loss. NC State Extension …