September Is National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month. This year, FEMA’s Ready Campaign is focused on preparing older adults for disasters. Older …
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August Is Kids Eat Right Month
August is Kids Eat Right Month and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Academy of Nutrition and …
National Radon Action Month - January 2023
January is National Radon Action Month and as a part of this educational campaign, EPA encourages you to learn about …
Elevated Radon Levels in NC Homes: Is Your Home One of Them?
Radon is an odorless, colorless gas naturally found in soil and rock. The concern with radon is that exposure …
Hurricane Season Is Here -- Are You and Your Home Prepared?
Hurricane Season in the Atlantic runs from June 1 until November 30. Are you and your family prepared? Is …
Housing Restoration and Recovery Videos
Hurricane season begins June 1. Here are some important resources for those returning home after a flood from a …
June 2022 is National Health Homes Month
In the U.S. today, people spend close to 90% of their time indoors. National Healthy Homes Month (NHHM), created …
New Carbon Monoxide Resources
The Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Branch of the NC Division of Public Health has updated materials related to carbon …
Mold Clean Up
Restoring your home after disaster can be difficult. That difficulty can be compounded if it includes cleaning up mold. …
Typical Damage to Homes After Flooding
Flood waters lead to a number of health and safety concerns for our homes. Here are some of the …
Home Restoration Steps after a Disaster
You’ve returned home after a disaster and you know your home needs work. What steps do you take and …
Returning Home After a Flooding
Returning home after a major disaster can be emotionally devastating and physically dangerous. As you return, be prepared for …