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North Carolina Storm Season: How to Protect Your Home from Flood Mold
Storm Season Brings Elevated Mold Risk to North Carolina Homes As storm season intensifies across North Carolina, disaster response experts are warning homeowners to prepare...
Massachusetts Fines Asbestos Companies $220K for Home Violations
Two asbestos services companies will pay up to $220,000 after leaving hazardous material behind in Massachusetts homes — a reminder for homeowners in a state...
Hudson River Psychiatric Center Fire Raises Asbestos Concerns for Nearby Residents
A recent fire at the historic Hudson River Psychiatric Center in New York has sparked serious questions about air quality and asbestos exposure for nearby...
New York Homeowner Battles Insurance Over Smoke Damage for Years
A New York mother has been locked in a years-long battle with her insurance company over smoke damage to her home. According to a report...
Tennessee School Asbestos Project Shows Why Older Buildings Need Testing
A Tennessee elementary school is making headlines this week as crews begin removing asbestos from the aging building. Jefferson Elementary School in Jefferson County has...
Mississippi School Closes Due to Severe Mold and Water Damage
A Mississippi middle school has been forced to close its doors after mold, roof leaks, and water damage became so severe that ceiling tiles began...
Charlotte Fire Station Closes for Months Over Mold Problem
North Carolina Fire Station Closure Highlights Mold Risks in Buildings Charlotte Fire Station 26 on South Tryon Street has shut its doors and will remain...
Wisconsin Children Used as Lead Detectors, Advocates Say
In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a troubling pattern has emerged. Children's elevated blood lead levels are often the first warning sign that a home contains lead hazards....
Black Mold Crisis Hits Mobile Home Parks After Investor Buyouts
Investor-Owned Mobile Home Parks Face Growing Mold Complaints Across the United States, mobile home park residents are raising alarms about deteriorating living conditions — including...