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Residents Claim Maryland Apartment Complex Plagued by Mold and Raw Sewage
Last month, the Baltimore Sun published a story about residents’ complaints of living conditions at Perrywood Garden Apartments. The apartments, located in Perryman, Maryland, provide low-income living accommodations at the 184 unit complex. According to the article, residents have complained about flooding, leaking sewage, bats, mold, an unsanitary pool, and other health concerns. ...
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Puerto Rico and the Rest of the Caribbean Prepare for the 2018 Hurricane Season
Just eight months after Hurricanes Maria and Irma devastated property and infrastructure throughout much of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, business owners and residents of the islands are preparing for the official start of this year’s hurricane season in a few days. While September 10th is generally considered to be the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, June 1st is the ...
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Puerto Rico’s Water Damage Professionals Utilize Advanced Methods to Identify Microbial Contaminants
When water damage occurs in a home or building due to flooding or a sanitary sewer overflow, the damage can be extensive. Property owners and tenants are immediately impacted as they are forced to vacate their home or business to begin the process of cleanup, drying out the property and repairing the damage. These types of catastrophic events can be overwhelming for those involved. This is ...
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Identifying Mold to Mitigate Exposure Risks in the Built Environment
Mold can be found throughout the environment and it is key part of the ecosystem; however, exposure to elevated levels of mold in the places people live, work, go to school, or spend time can cause potential health issues for some individuals. This is due to the fact that mold is known to be an allergen, irritant, asthma trigger, and in some cases, the cause of opportunistic infections or the ...
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Summer Allergies and Mitigating Exposure to Indoor Allergens
Just over 1 in 4 adults (25.7%) and nearly 1 in 5 children (18.9%) suffer from a seasonal allergy according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While many associate allergies with spring, allergies can be a problem for some people any time of the year, including the summer months. Summer allergies can be caused by seasonal outdoor culprits, like pollen or mold, or due to ...
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