Flood Response Resources
Entering flood-affected areas presents significant risks. Be aware of potential dangers like electrical and structural hazards, displaced wildlife, exposure to chemicals and sewage in floodwater, and mold growth.
Health and Safety Issues in Natural Disasters
Disasters strike unexpectedly. To aid recovery while minimizing exposure to hazards, the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) offers expert-developed resources for industrial hygiene and safety specialists.
Mold Resource Center
Mold has been a long-standing concern due to its impact on health and buildings. Various agencies offer guidelines with protective measures for mold remediation and cleaning.
Wildfire Disaster Recovery Center
Wildfires pose a clear immediate threat, but hidden dangers often linger in affected communities and homes. Use these resources to help you endure and recover from a wildfire disaster.
OSHA Resources
- Hurricane Preparedness and Response
- Flood Preparedness and Response
- Department of Labor Hurricane Recovery Assistance
- Fact Sheet: Keeping Workers Safe during Hurricane Cleanup and Recovery (PDF)
- Quick Card: Protecting Workers from Heat Stress (PDF)
- Fact Sheet: Disaster Cleanup and Recovery PPE Matrix (PDF)
- Fact Sheet: Mold Hazards during Disaster Cleanup
- List of worker safety and health resources for hurricane flood cleanup and recovery (PDF)