Mitigation Fact Sheet and Advice for Home Owners
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Use Precautions When Cleaning Mold: Mold and mildew can pose serious health hazards, especially for those with asthma or weakened immune systems. Make sure to use protective equipment (gloves, mask, and goggles) to protect your eyes, nose, mouth and skin when cleaning. Neither caulk nor paint will kill mold, so make sure that surfaces are completely clean and dry before applying either one. For more information, go to https://www.epa.gov/mold.
Avoid Scams: There are fraudulent contractors that try to take advantage of survivors' urgency to rebuild. When looking for a contractor, ask for referrals from trusted friends and family. Check their contracting license against municipality records and also ask to see their IDs and proof of insurance. When you do decide on a contractor, make sure to get all details of the work and pricing in writing.
Build Houses to Code: Avoid "informal" construction. This is construction done by someone without a license or construction that does not follow local building codes. Initial reports from the FEMA Mitigation Assessment Team Program show that buildings in compliance with
Check If Your Home is in a Floodplain: Knowing your flood zone gives you important information on how to rebuild your home. This will also help you save money on flood insurance. To protect your personal property, you can modify residential portions of your home to ensure that electrical equipment, such as water heaters and fuse boxes, and other appliances are above potential flood levels. This will also help you save money on flood insurance. To find your flood zone information visit https://msc.fema.gov/portal.
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