The World's Indoor Environmental Information Place™Hurricane Sandy Recovery
NYC Dept of Health - Residents living in communities affected by Hurricane Sandy face many challenges as they rebuild their homes and their lives. This site provides information on health issues associated with living in flood-damaged areas and around large-scale reconstruction, and on resources that are available.
Health Issues:- Advice for those living in homes without heat
- Information on how to make home repairs safely – controlling dust, removing mold, cleaning sewage backups
- Updates on outdoor air quality, and water quality
- Tips for staying healthy
- Stress and Mental Health Issues
- News updates for communities affected by the hurricane
- NYC Restoration Centers
- NYC Rapid Repairs Program
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance
- Restaurant Re-Opening Guidelines Following Hurricane Sandy (PDF)
- Hurricane Sandy-Emergency Guidelines for Operating a Food Service Establishment without Electrical Service (PDF)
Making Home Repairs Safely
The major challenges
facing residents repairing homes flooded by Hurricane Sandy are
controlling dust and mold, as well as cleaning up sewage backups.
This section provides information on how to handle these problems safely and effectively, and lists city and federal resources that can provide assistance.
The Health Department urges residents to wear protective gear, including an N95 dust mask [En Español] Русский], during cleanup.
Christie Administration Issues Mold Guidance for New Jersey Residents Recovering From Superstorm Sandy
April 15, 2013, Trenton, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Health today released a Mold Guidelines for New Jersey Residents
pamphlet created to provide direction to residents on addressing mold
in homes in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. In addition, the
Department is announcing a series of training classes in cooperation
with the UMDNJ School of Public Health to assist homeowners, volunteers
and public health and building code officials in mold removal and
assessment.
“As New Jersey recovers and rebuilds from Superstorm
Sandy, mold and its remediation may become a significant issue for many
New Jersey residents,” said Mary E. O’Dowd, New Jersey Health
Commissioner. “Although molds are common in our environment, mold may
become a problem when it grows inside homes. These guidelines were
developed to better inform homeowners on how to ensure their homes are
cleaned and remediated properly to avoid mold problems now and in the
future.”
