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Cleanup after fires, floods, and spills

See our links for managing emergency situations on fire clean up, flooding, indoor oils spills, and mercury spills.
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Fire clean up

US Fire Administration - After the Fire! Returning to Normal 
American Red Cross - Cleaning Up After a Fire  

Flooding

Storm Fact Sheet 
NIOSH Interim Recommendations for the Cleaning and Remediation of Flood-Contaminated HVAC Systems: A Guide for Building Owners and Managers 
American Red Cross - Flood and Flash Flood 
FEMA - Above the Flood: Elevating Your Floodprone House 
USEPA - Mold Cleanup after Floods 
CDC - Mold Cleanup and Remediation 
CDC - Clean Up Safely After a Disaster 

Indoor oil spills

Site Cleanup for Homeowners 
Board of Registration of Hazardous Waste Site Cleanup Professionals 

Mercury spill

Mercury Spill Clean Up Procedure (RTF 415.29 KB)
MassDEP Mercury Information 
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