Katrina-flooded Homes May Contain Harmful Levels Of Contaminants
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 - 21:42
in Health & Medicine
Katrina-flooded homes may contain harmful levels of contaminants, particularly aerosols and gases, which could expose first-responders, residents and any others entering such homes to serious and lasting health risks. The results could also be applied to similar flooding events that might occur in the future.