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Floods and Mold Cleanup

Cleaning up after a flood can pose health risks. You and your family should wait to re-enter your home until professionals tell you it is safe, with no structural, electrical or other hazards. Before you start cleanup activities, contact your insurance company and take pictures of the home and your belongings. Failure to reduce moisture […]

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Reminders of What To Avoid After a Flood

While there are many organizations and skilled individuals to help you navigate the complex system of recovering from disaster, ultimately you are responsible for your own recovery. Here are some lessons learned from Hurricane Sandy recovery, provided by NJVOAD, to help you avoid some pitfalls: Don’t enter your home if you smell gas, hear a hissing noise […]

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Health Risks of Flood Water

Flood waters and standing waters pose various risks, including infectious diseases, chemical hazards, and injuries. When returning to your home after a hurricane or flood, be aware that flood water may contain sewage. Eating or drinking anything contaminated by flood water can cause diseases including E. coli or Salmonella infection. Protect yourself and your family by following these steps recommended […]

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Cleaning Up Your Home After A Flood

Before you start cleanup activities, contact your insurance company and take pictures of the home and your belongings. It is important to document all damage, and review it with your insurance provider, prior to cleaning up your home or disposing of debris.  Remember – drying your home and removing water-damaged items is your most important step for preventing mold […]

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State Assembly Considers Bill To Create Recycling Program for Plastic Bags

Read the full story at TapInto.net TRENTON, NJ – The state assembly is considering legislation requiring the Department of Environmental Protection to establish a recycling program for plastic bags and plastic film. “We know how bad plastic bags are for the environment” said Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney of Wyckoff (R-Bergen) who introduced the bill. “They constantly litter highways, parks […]

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