The US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Asthma Triggers and Flood Cleanup: Protecting Health After Major Storm Events webinar recording is now available. Listen to expert speakers who provide practical knowledge, resources, and tools to reduce asthma triggers and the risk of asthma attacks during flood cleanup and related recovery efforts.
Flooding after major storm events, such as hurricanes, can create serious public health risks and make indoor air unhealthy. Flood water can contain germs (e.g., bacteria, viruses, parasites), chemicals, and other hazards that may affect human health. Mold, which naturally persists in moist environments, is a concern because airborne spores can land on damp surfaces and grow. For people sensitive to mold, inhaling airborne mold spores can trigger an asthma attack.
Webinar originally recorded on March 31, 2026.