Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
When returning home and cleaning up after a disaster, make certain that everyone is wearing personal protective equipment (PPE). PPE …
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Home Restoration Steps after a Disaster
You’ve returned home after a disaster and you know your home needs work. What steps do you take and …
Returning Home After a Hurricane
Returning home after a major disaster can be emotionally devastating and physically dangerous. As you return, be prepared for …
Home Damage by Hurricane Category Strength
All hurricanes are a concern for our homes, however, the greater the strength of the hurricane the more significant …
Is Your Home Hurricane Ready?
While Hurricane Florence is moving closer to land, there is still time to perform simple actions to get your …
Hurricane Preparedness -- Are You Ready?
Hurricane Florence is churning in the Atlantic and headed to North Carolina later this week. Whether you are are …
Everyone Deserves a Safe and Healthy Home
A variety of hazards exist in homes and they can be a source of, or a contributing factor to …
Two Publications to Aid Decisions about Solar Energy and Installations
We have two new publications available through NC State Extension to help landowners, lawmakers, the media, and citizens to …
June Is National Healthy Homes Month
This June marks the kick off of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Lead …
Funds Available Through NCHFA for Disaster Home Repair
Funds Available for Disaster Home Repair North Carolinians whose homes were damaged by certain natural disasters in 2016 may be …
New Healthy Homes Publications
The National Healthy Homes Partnership has just announced the availability of two versions of a new guide for healthy …
Gifts That Save
Looking for gifts that are both pleasing and practical? Think about giving energy efficient products this holiday season. Many …
Disaster Legal Services Hotline
The North Carolina Bar Association is partnering with the American Bar Association, FEMA and Legal Aid of North Carolina …
American Cleaning Institute -- Tips for Laundering Flood Soiled Fabrics
Flood waters contain significant amounts of contaminates, including pesticides, sewage, and other and other types of organic matter. Fabric …
Rebuild Healthy Homes App
As a companion to the Rebuild Healthy Homes: Guide to Post-disaster Restoration for a Safe and Healthy Home, the …
Housing Restoration and Recovery Videos
Hurricane Matthew caused devastating flooding across North Carolina. As citizens return home, it is essential that they know how …
Conduct a Home Energy Self Assessment
Energy efficiency is an investment that can help you gain a return on your energy bill and on the …
Home Assessment Do-It-Yourself Guide
DIY – Home Energy Assessment In order to identify energy loss in your home, you need to conduct a home …
Making Sense (And Cents) Out of Home Energy Efficiency Projects
Making Sense (and Cents) out of Home Energy Efficiency Projects – The average U.S. household spends over $2,000 a year …
Do You Understand the Energy Guide Label?
Consumers have seen the yellow EnergyGuide label on appliances, but do they know what it means? This label provides …