The Kentucky Department of Public Health has issued several safety guidelines in the wake of this weekend's flooding.
Health officials are asking people to avoid flood waters if possible, since they might contain contaminants that could pose health hazards.
Officials say homeowners whose homes have water damage are urged to follow recommendations to limit mold damage and to ensure proper food handling and storage.
Officials say mold fungi can grow both indoors and outdoors, and it can accumulate in homes that have flood or water damage. Mold grows best in warm, damp, and humid conditions and it spreads by making spores.
"Though mold is almost always present in the air, it grows best in damp areas where humidity levels are high," said William Hacker, M.D., DPH commissioner, in a news release. "The recent heavy rains throughout the state caused significant flooding, and many homes experienced water damage. This is a concern for homeowners not only because of damage to their home, but also because problems due to mold may result if left untreated."
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Health officials are asking people to avoid flood waters if possible, since they might contain contaminants that could pose health hazards.
Officials say homeowners whose homes have water damage are urged to follow recommendations to limit mold damage and to ensure proper food handling and storage.
Officials say mold fungi can grow both indoors and outdoors, and it can accumulate in homes that have flood or water damage. Mold grows best in warm, damp, and humid conditions and it spreads by making spores.
"Though mold is almost always present in the air, it grows best in damp areas where humidity levels are high," said William Hacker, M.D., DPH commissioner, in a news release. "The recent heavy rains throughout the state caused significant flooding, and many homes experienced water damage. This is a concern for homeowners not only because of damage to their home, but also because problems due to mold may result if left untreated."
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