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Air Quality Information
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Download PDF:
Steamatic of Sacramento Indoor Air Quality
Improve Indoor Air Quality Inexpensively
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Environmental Protection Agency
www.epa.gov
The EPA leads the nation’s environmental science,
research, education and assessment efforts. Their
mission is to protect human health and to safeguard
the natural environment upon which life depends.
For the EPA Air duct cleaning publication, paste
this address into your browser: www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/airduct.html
For the EPA Mold Remediation in Schools & Commercial
Buildings publication, paste this address into your
browser: www.epa.gov/iaq/molds/mold_remediation.html
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About AIRNow
www.airnow.gov
The U.S. EPA, NOAA, NPS, tribal, state, and local agencies developed the AIRNow Web site to provide the public with easy access to national air quality information. The Web site offers daily AQI forecasts as well as real-time AQI conditions for over 300 cities across the US, and provides links to more detailed State and local air quality Web sites.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) is an index for reporting daily air quality. It tells you how clean or polluted your outdoor air is, and what associated health effects might be a concern for you.
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No Attacks
www.noattacks.org/
Did you know that things in the bath, blankets, or stuffed animals can trigger an asthma attack?
* Mold and dust mites trigger asthma.
* Mold grows in bath areas.
* Dust mites live in blankets and stuffed animals.
Learn more about other triggers that may be found in your home
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American Lung Association
www.lungusa.org
The mission of the American Lung Association? is to prevent lung disease and promote lung health.
The American Lung Association? is the oldest voluntary health organization in the United States, with a National Office and constituent and affiliate associations around the country. Founded in 1904 to fight tuberculosis, the American Lung Association? today fights lung disease in all its forms, with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control and environmental health. |
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
www.cpsc.gov/
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.
click here for free booklet: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/450.html#order%22
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Sacramento Regional Air Quality Resource
www.sparetheair.com
Poor air quality is a health threat to everyone in the Sacramento region. Stay informed and protect yourself and your loved ones. A Spare The Air advisory is issued when the AQI is forecast to be 127.
This site is brought to you by the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District, and the Air Districts of El Dorado, Placer, Solano and Yolo counties. |
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National
Air Duct Cleaners Association
www.nadca.com
NADCA is a non-profit trade association dedicated to the
continuous progression of the Heating Ventilation and
Air-Conditioning (HVAC) hygiene industry. Their mission
is to lead the domestic and international HVAC hygiene
industry in standard setting, research, information dissemination
and the promotion of ethical practices. |
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Environmental
Microbiology Laboratory, Inc.
www.emlab.com
This page has useful information about commonly encountered
molds. |
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Restoration and Recovery
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Restoration Industry Association
www.restorationindustry.org
RIA is the leading trade association for cleaning and restoration professionals worldwide, and the foremost authority, trainer and educator in the industry. It is a not-for-profit association originally formed in 1946. |
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United Policy Holders
www.unitedpolicyholders.org
United Policy Holders is a non-profit organization that fights for the rights of insurance consumers and educates individuals and businesses on how to get fair treatment and settlement of insurance claims.
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Institute
of Inspection, Cleaning, Restoration Certification
www.iicrc.org
The IICRC is a nonprofit certifying body organized in
1972 for the inspection, cleaning and restoration industry.
This organization sets standards for textile cleaning,
water damage restoration and mold remediation with participation
from the entire industry. |
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Steamatic
Corporate
www.steamatic.com
Originally started by two Ft. Worth businessmen in 1948,
Steamatic currently supports over 400 franchise territories
and are represented in 24 countries around the world.
Steamatic’s continual commitment to research, innovation,
and the Steamatic system has been a foundation for growth
in both the company-owned and franchise operations. |
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BMS
Catastrophe
www.bmscat.com
BMS Cat was founded in 1981 and specializes in large-scale
commercial and industrial property damage restoration
following fires, floods, earthquakes and other catastrophic
events anywhere in the world. |
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NQ Industries Inc.
www.nqinc.com
NQ Industries Inc. was founded in 1993 to develop and market products to address air purification needs of the general marketplace. Their products are high efficiency air filtration and sterilization devices, which are generally installed in a standalone fashion. |
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Disaster Recovery Planning
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Safely Out™ Evacuation Planning
www.citizenvoice.org/safely_out_home.shtml
Among the lessons being learned from Hurricane Katrina, our nation's largest natural disaster, this is an absolutely essential one. What happens to the vulnerable person unable to evacuate safely whose nearest relatives are not able to reach their loved one during a disaster?
SAFELY OUT™ is a project of Citizen Voice, developed in partnership with the Red Cross™ Sacramento Sierra Chapter, to ensure that our most vulnerable citizens -- including the disabled, frail seniors, young children and more -- are protected during a disaster. |
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San Francisco Office of Emergency Services
http://www.72hours.org/
California is exposed to a wide variety of hazards, both natural and man-made. Earthquakes, fires, severe storms, power outages, and acts of terrorism are just some of the potential emergencies we may encounter.
Imagine that you have no electricity, no gas, no water and no telephone service. Imagine that all the businesses are closed and you are without any kind of emergency services. What will you do until help arrives? |
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Ready America
www.ready.gov/america/
Ready is a national public service advertising campaign produced by The Advertising Council in partnership with Homeland Security. The Ready Campaign is designed to educate and empower Americans to prepare for and respond to emergencies, including natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security promotes individual emergency preparedness through the Ready Campaign and Citizen Corps as part of a broader national effort.
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