Emergency Preparedness and Response

Health and Safety

General Resources:

• Allergy to mold - animal dander - dust, MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health
• Mold: Prevention Of Growth In Museum Collections, U. S. National Park Service
• Molds: MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health

Recovery of Building:

• A Brief Guide to Mold in the Workplace, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings, U. S. Environmental Protection Agency

Recovery of Collection:

• Emergency Salvage of Moldy Books and Paper, Northeast Document Conservation Center
• Guidelines for Managing Mold Contamination, Harvard University
• Preserving Treasures After the Disaster, Library of Congress
• Salvage of Water Damaged Library Materials - part 8, The National Archives and Records Administration

Health and Safety:

• Mold After a Disaster, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Protect Yourself from Mold, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention