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Fact Sheets for the Public

Hurricane information:

The following fact sheets were developed in response to hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Mold in English and Spanish provides guidance on health concerns of mold.

Sludge encountered in cleanup of homes and schools is a significant problem. This fact sheet provides some simple guidance.

Recently there has been a lot of discussion on formaldehyde levels in FEMA trailers. This fact sheet provides some simple guidance.

Hurricane information in Spanish

Lead:

Heat risk:

Cancer information:

Additional resources:

The information contained on this website should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your/your child’s primary care provider. There may be variations in treatment that your provider may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances.

This webpage was supported by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and funded (in part) by a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (CDC/ATSDR). The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) supports the PEHSUs by providing partial funding to CDC/ATSDR through an Inter-Agency Agreement. The findings and conclusions presented have not been formally disseminated by CDC/ATSDR or EPA and should not be construed to represent any agency determination or policy. Use of trade names that may be mentioned is for identification only and does not imply endorsement by the CDC/ATSDR or EPA.