More than a year after Superstorm Sandy slammed the Garden State, mold may still be causing health problems for hundreds, and perhaps even thousands, of residents in flooded communities.
Even though the mold is gone from Drum Point Elementary in Brick Township, many parents are left with a bad taste in their mouth through the entire process.
Many New Jersey homes, schools and businesses are still cleaning up from the devastation of Superstorm Sandy and mold is a major problem in many of the water-logged structures.
Mold remains one of the top hazards for the Sandy recovery, but with so many different types, health officials in hard-hit Ocean County hope to dispel misconceptions and spread awareness.
The New Jersey Department of Health released a pamphlet today entitled Mold Guidelines for New Jersey Residents, aimed at helping property owners with mold problems following Superstorm Sandy.
According to DOH, molds can cause staining of walls and ceilings and can affect building components causing property damage...