Cleaning Flooded Buildings Fact Sheet, Hurricane Sandy Fact Sheet No. 1

The Hurricane Sandy Recovery Fact Sheet provides guidance on cleaning flooded buildings after Hurricane Sandy. It addresses the challenges faced by building owners, operators, contractors, and volunteer groups in dealing with flooded structures, emphasizing the importance of proper cleaning and restoration to address safety hazards and health risks like mold contamination and exposure to contaminants brought in by floodwaters. The document outlines specific steps for post-flood building restoration and highlights key issues related to personal safety, electrical shock protection, mold contamination, and asbestos/lead paint exposure risks.