Major Mold Problems Expected Subsequent to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma
Rescue boats fill a flooded street at flood victims are evacuated as floodwaters from Tropical Storm Harvey rise Monday, Aug. 28, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
September 16, 2017
Major mold problems are expected in the Houston area and throughout Florida, following the flooding and destruction left by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma in August and September 2017.
Those affected by the storms may want to refer to the following Paradigm Change website page for information on coping with water damage.
The Atlantic covered the issue of mold-related health problems (including discussion of neurological issues that mold can cause) in a story called “The Looming Consequences of Breathing Mold.”
The Atlantic – August 31, 2017
Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker offers a document discussing common pitfalls that hurricane and flooding victims frequently encounter when attempting to cope with the aftereffects of the situation.
Surviving Mold – August 2017
Dr. Richard Corsi of the University of Texas at Austin discusses indoor air quality issues in the wake of hurricanes.
Richard Corsi – September 3, 2017
Dave Asprey discusses issues related to dealing with mold issues subsequent to floods.
Bulletproof – September 2017
Dr. Jill Carnahan discusses steps to take after hurricanes.
Dr. Jill Carnahan – September 12, 2017
The Intercept asks the question “Who gets to rebuild after Harvey?”
The Intercept – August 30, 2017
Following is a running list of additional media articles discussing mold issues in the wake of the hurricanes.
The Conversation – September 2017
The Brunswick News – September 19, 2017
Vox – September 19, 2017
USA Today – September 14, 2017
Space Coast Daily – September 13, 2017
Washington Post – September 12, 2017
KHOU Houston – September 11, 2017
Orlando Sentinel – September 10, 2017
Houston Press– September 8, 2017
Click 2 Houston – September 8, 2017
Chicago Tribune – September 7, 2017
The Hamilton Spectator – September 7, 2017
Click 2 Houston – September 4, 2017
USA Today – September 2, 2017
CBS News – September 1, 2017
US News and World Report – September 1, 2017
Houston Business Journal – August 31, 2017
The Hill – August 31, 2017
Inside Climate News – August 31, 2017
Mother Jones – August 30, 2017
CBS News – August 30, 2017
Medical Daily – August 30, 2017
TMC News – August 30, 2017
The Washington Post – August 29, 2017
Huffington Post – August 28, 2017
Newsweek – August 28, 2017
ABC News – August 28, 2017
This is not the first time in recent years that the Houston area has experienced dangerous flooding issues, and Paradigm Change covered the situation of mold issues in Houston in subsequent to the flooding in May 2015.
Flooding in Texas Creates Mold Hazard
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