环境与健康7-FloodCleanup-AvoidingIndoorAirQualityProblems

United StatesEPA Publication No.402-F-93-005Environmental ProtectionRevised October 2003Office of Air and RadiationFlood Cleanup:Avoiding Indoor Air Quality ProblemsFact Sheetconjunction with the FEMA/American Red Cross bookletIntroductionand resources.During a flood cleanup,the indoor air quality in your homeChildren are different from adults.They may be moreor office may appear to be the least of your problems.vulnerable to chemicals and organisms they are exposedHowever,failure to remove contaminated materials and toto in the environment.reduce moisture and humidity can present serious long-term health risks.Standing water and wet materials are aAvoid Problems from Microbial Growthbreeding ground for microorganisms,such as viruses,bacteria,and mold.They can cause disease,triggerallergic reactions,and continue to damage materials longRemove Standing Waterafter the flood.Standing water is a breeding ground for microorganisms,This fact sheet discusses problems caused by microbialwhich can become airborne and be inhaled.Wheregrowth,as well as other potential effects of flooding,onfloodwater contains sewage or decaying animal carcasses,long-temm indoor air quality and the steps you can take toinfectious disease is of concern.Even when flooding isdue to rainwater,the growth of microorganisms can causelessen these effects.Although the infommation containedallergic reactions in sensitive individuals.For these healthhere emphasizes residential flood cleanup,it is alsoapplicable to other types of buildings.reasons,and to lessen structural damage,all standingwater should be removed as quickly as possible.Prepare for CleanupDry Out Your HomeRead Repairing Your Flooded Home w.redcross.orglExcess moisture in the home is an indoor air qualitystatic/file cont333 lango 150.pdf prepared by the Federalconcern for three reasons:Emergency Management Agency and the American RedCross.The booklet discusses flood safety issues and cansave your life.The booklet also contains detailed information●Microorganisms brought into the home during floodingon proper methods for cleaning up your home.You shouldmay present a health hazard.These organisms canalso consult the wealth of information on the FEMA.CDC.penetrate deep into soaked,porous materials and laterand The American Lung Association sites on the subject,be released into air or water.Coming in contact withwhich are listed below:air or water that contains these organisms can makeyou sick.High humidity and moist materials provide idealFEMA web site on floods/floodingenvironments for the excessive growth ofwww.fema.gov/hazards/floodsmicroorganisms that are always present in the home.American Lung Association's Fact Sheet on FloodThis may result in additional health concerns such asClean-up-allergic reactions.www.lungusa.org/air/flood_factsheet99.htmlLong-temm increases in humidity in the home can alsofoster the growth of dust mites.Dust mites are a majorThis fact sheet provides additional information not coveredcause of