Additional Tools
Resource Guide
Links
General
Home Moisture ProblemsEC 1437
Oregon State University Extension Service 02/95
12 pages Indoor and outdoor causes of moisture, Drainage problems and how to fix them, symptoms of wood decay, ventilation and dehumidification
Healthy Indoor Air for America’s Homes
Eliminate molds, excess moisture and other biological pollutants questions and answers.
of Health Indoor
and Radiologic Health
Health effects, exposure to mold. What is Stachybotrys chartarum? Link to
CDC
Rhode Island Department of Health
Mold remediation wheel, make sure you view at 100%.
Environmental Health Watch
A not-for-profit public interest organization in Cleveland, Ohio. Home Moisture Audit worksheets use as checklists to define and correct moisture problems inside and outside the home.
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
National Association of Realtors
FAQ’s about mold.
National Association of Home Builders Household Mold Resource Center
What is mold, testing and risk assessment, prevention and control and clean up.
Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry
Mold: Cause, Effect and Response Booklet.
National Center for Housing and the Environment
Mold resources and links. Video clips for PSA.
Floods
Priorities for Clean-Up and Repair: Flood Clean-Up Series #1
Reconditioning Flooded Electrical Appliances: Flood Clean-Up Series #2
Cleaning and Repairing Flooded Basements: Flood Clean-Up Series #3
Checking Damaged Buildings: Flood Clean-Up Series #4
Salvaging Flooded Wooden Furniture: Flood Clean-Up Series #5
Cleaning Flooded Floors and Woodwork: Flood Clean-Up Series #6
Cleaning Flood-Soiled Rugs and Carpets: Flood Clean-Up Series #7
Cleaning Flood-Soiled Pillows, Mattresses, Blankets, Quilts, Linens: Flood Clean-Up Series #8
Cleaning Flood-Soiled Clothing: Flood Clean-Up Series #9
Reconditioning Flooded Electric Motors: Flood Clean-Up Series #10
Restoring Electrical Service after a flood: Flood Clean-Up Series #11
Flooding, Mold, and Your Health: Flood Clean-Up Series #12
Disaster Recovery making Choices About Cleaning Wet Carpet — Iowa State University Extension 08/93
Cleaning carpet outside the house. Cleaning glued-down carpet on a sloped basement concrete floor.
A Flood... of Emotions — Kansas State University 07/93
Dealing with emotional reactions to being a victim of a flood and how to cope.
Flood of Emotions... Will it Ever End? — Kansas State University 12/93 Deals with emotions involved in natural disasters.
Helping the Helpers — Kansas State University 08/93
Deals with emotional needs of professionals and volunteers.
Judge the safety of your foods after a flood or power outage.
Stay Healthy After the Flood — Kansas State University 08/93
Think personal hygiene! Treating injuries, immunizations and water supply.
Stay Safe After the Flood — Kansas State University 08/93
Safety when returning to your home, utilities, children, and snakes.
Flood of Emotions — Kansas State University 11/99
Prolonged stress, recovery, and how the community provides support.
Children May Experience Long Term Effects of Disaster — Kansas State University 9/93
For parents and teachers helping children adjust, who are hurting and violent signs.
Building Science
Controlling Moisture on Concrete Floors Pm-1562 — Iowa State University Extension 03/94
Moisture barriers, control joints, insulating and sealing concrete.
Minimizing Moisture Problems in New Houses Pm-882 — Iowa State University Extension 04/94
Preservative treated wood, foundations, exterior siding , interior surfaces, window and exterior doors, roof, attics, porches, decks, and stairs.
Paint Problems on Exterior Wood Pm-363 — Iowa State University Extension 01/94
Moisture blistering and peeling, mildew discoloration.
Other Resources
Journal of Extension April 2005 Volume 43 Number 2
Cooperative Extension’s Role in Mold and Moisture Education
North Dakota State University Extension Service
Website to educate homeowners and others on moisture related topics. Contains 5 power point presentations. Two include lesson plans.
Videos
Controlling Mold Growth in the Home — Kansas State University Extension 01/96
Describes the conditions that promote mold growth in the home and shows how to clean mold growing on hard surfaces as well as textiles.
Legislation
2005 Indiana Legislation on mold exposure House Bill No. 1068
30 States and Counting Mold Legislation Continues to Sweep the Nation
News Releases
U. S. Department of Housing
Clean up and mold prevention, links to federal resources.
