AIHA Provides Flood Preparedness Resources

In preparation for the peak of the 2013 hurricane season, AIHA urges the public to plan ahead and be prepared for cleanup situations. "Floods are serious catastrophes and have several hazards associated with them, the most common ones being drowning, downed power lines, carbon monoxide poisoning and exposures during mold cleanup," says AIHA President Barbara Dawson.

AIHA lists several resources for hurricane and flood preparedness and response:

• AIHA podcast on the role of industrial hygienists after natural disasters 
• NIOSH Storm/Flood and Hurricane Response website
• CDC Clean Up Safely After a Disaster website
• 2013 AIHA Consultants Listing (provides a directory of safety consultants who can provide recovery guidance)
• OSHA Response/Recovery website