Garden Recovery After a Flood
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Safe Food After Flooding
As individuals go through their kitchen and start to sift through their food, there are certain foods that are …
Kitchen Clean Up After a Flood
Communities in Western North Carolina are dealing with floodwater damage and need to know important food safety information as …
Mold Clean Up
Restoring your home after disaster can be difficult. That difficulty can be compounded if it includes cleaning up mold. …
Typical Damage to Homes After Flooding
Flood waters lead to a number of health and safety concerns for our homes. Here are some of the …
Home Restoration Steps after a Disaster
You’ve returned home after a disaster and you know your home needs work. What steps do you take and …
Returning Home After a Flooding
Returning home after a major disaster can be emotionally devastating and physically dangerous. As you return, be prepared for …
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
When returning home and cleaning up after a disaster, make certain that everyone is wearing personal protective equipment (PPE). PPE …
June Is National Healthy Homes Month
June is National Healthy Homes month and this year’s theme is The Power of Partnerships. During the pandemic, we …
Residential Ventilation
The CDC provides recommendations on improving ventilation in your home in order to reduce exposure to COVID-19. The most …
Elevated Radon Levels in NC Homes: Is Your Home One of Them?
Radon is an odorless, colorless gas naturally found in soil and rock. The concern with radon is that exposure …
National Radon Action Month - January 2021
January is National Radon Action Month and as a part of this educational campaign, EPA encourages you to learn about …
Holiday Celebrations and COVID-19
Many families look forward to gathering for traditional holiday celebrations every year. This year, however, requires extra caution. COVID-19 …
Cleaning, Sanitizing and Disinfecting -- What's the Difference?
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A Clean Kitchen is a Healthy Kitchen
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Cleaning and Disinfecting Reusable Bags
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COVID-19: What Steps Can I Take to Minimize Risk at the Grocery Store
Important steps to consider while you are grocery store to keep you, your family, grocery store employees and other food …
COVID-19 Resources for Families
Coronavirus, COVID-19, is of concern across North Carolina, the country, and the globe. To learn ways to keep you …
Radon Webinar Series
As a part of National Radon Action Month, NC State Extension is partnering with the NC Radon Program to …
Food Safety Just in Time for the Holidays
NC State Extension’s Homegrown homepage is updated with the Thanksgiving food safety and food preparation videos, just in time for the …