Mold growth may be a problem after flooding;
the EPA has compiled key documents to prevent mold after a flood.

EPA's Fact Sheet: Flood Cleanup: Avoiding Indoor Air Quality Problems - discusses steps to take when cleaning and repairing a home after flooding.  Excess moisture in the home is cause for concern about indoor air quality primarily because it provides breeding conditions for microorganisms.  This fact sheet provides tips to avoid creating indoor air quality problems during cleanup.

U.S. EPA, EPA Document Number 402-F-93-005, August 1993.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): (800) 480-2520; www.fema.gov                        
mitigation website: www.fema.gov/mit                        
publications on floods, flood proofing, etc. 
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Emergency Preparedness and Response page on "Protect Yourself from Mold" - www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/mold/protect.asp

Key Facts About Hurricane Recovery

www.bt.cdc.gov/hurricanes/index.asp                        
University of Minnesota, Department of Environmental Health & Safety -
www.dehs.umn.edu/iaq/flood.html            
"Managing Water Infiltration Into Buildings."  A Systematized Approach for Remediating Water Problems in Buildings due to Floods, Roof Leaks, Potable Water Leaks, Sewage Backup, Steam Leaks and Groundwater Infiltration.  Questions and comments may be directed to:  Neil Carlson, M.S., CIH, Department of Environmental Health & Safety, University of Minnesota, or Arif Quraishi, M.E., Vice President, Special Projects, Indoor Environments Division, Institute for Environmental Assessment, Inc.