resource
A practical guide to mold cleanup after a disaster
A multi-agency guide for homeowners and renters covering protective equipment, flood cleanup, and safe reoccupancy.
Published
Source last verified: 2026-10-01
- Who it is for
- Homeowners, renters
- Location
- United States
- Application status
- unverified
The homeowner’s and renter’s guide was developed with federal public-health, environmental, and housing agencies. It covers cleanup after flooding and other disasters, including goggles, gloves, and an appropriate respirator such as an N95.
Avoid unsafe generator use and do not reoccupy until cleanup is complete. The guide describes situations in which additional expertise is needed. People with asthma, immune suppression, or other health concerns should consult a clinician about exposure and cleanup activities.
This is a cleanup resource, not a grant program or a guarantee that a home is safe.
Cited source
EPA / HUD / FEMA / CDC / NIH
https://www.epa.gov/mold/homeowners-and-renters-guide-mold-cleanup-after-disastersRecord updated . See corrections policy.