Food Safety Just in Time for the Holidays
NC State Extension’sHomegrown homepageis updated with the Thanksgiving food safety and food preparation videos, just in time for the upcoming holidays.Buying and Thawing … Continue Reading
View ArticleRadon Webinar Series
As a part of National Radon Action Month, NC State Extension is partnering with the NC Radon Program to conduct a series of national webinars in January and February of 2020 t … Continue Reading
View ArticleCOVID-19 Resources for Families
Coronavirus, COVID-19, is of concern across North Carolina, the country, and the globe. To learn ways to keep you and your family well, visit the CDC Coronavirus. For the late … Continue Reading
View ArticleCOVID-19: What Steps Can I Take to Minimize Risk at the Grocery Store
Important steps to consider while you are grocery storeto keep you, your family, grocery store employees and other food shoppers safe.Read more about minimizing your risk.
View ArticleCleaning and Disinfecting Reusable Bags
Do you use reusable grocery bags? Are they safe to use during this COVID-19 pandemic? As of this posting, there is no link between reusable bags and COVID-19, however it is al … Continue Reading
View ArticleA Clean Kitchen is a Healthy Kitchen
During this pandemic, many have found themselves spending a significant amount of time at home cooking. TheCDC has specific information on how to clean and disinfect for COVID … Continue Reading
View ArticleCleaning, Sanitizing and Disinfecting — What’s the Difference?
Confused about the difference between cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting? There are important distinction between each of these seemingly similar actions. Cleaning removes … Continue Reading
View ArticleHoliday Celebrations and COVID-19
Many families look forward to gathering for traditional holiday celebrations every year. This year, however, requires extra caution. COVID-19 is a concern for families, especi … Continue Reading
View ArticleNational Radon Action Month – January 2021
January is National Radon Action Monthand as a part of this educational campaign, EPA encourages you to learn about radon and potential issues in your home.Radon is an odorles … Continue Reading
View ArticleElevated Radon Levels in NC Homes: Is Your Home One of Them?
Radon is an odorless, colorless gas naturally found in soil and rock. The concern with radon is that exposure to high levels can lead to lung cancer. Radon is the leading caus … Continue Reading
View ArticleResidential Ventilation
The CDC provides recommendations on improving ventilation in your home in order to reduce exposure to COVID-19. The most important recommendation is to limit the number of peo … Continue Reading
View ArticleJune Is National Healthy Homes Month
June is National Healthy Homes month and this year’s theme is The Power of Partnerships. During the pandemic, we have learned that working with others is essential. Part … Continue Reading
View ArticlePersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)
When returning home and cleaning up after a disaster, make certain that everyone is wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).PPE includes:Face respirator HEPA filter rated … Continue Reading
View ArticleReturning Home After a Flooding
Returning home after a major disaster can be emotionally devastating and physically dangerous. As you return, be prepared for both. As you return, make certain you follow the … Continue Reading
View ArticleHome 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 in what order? Here is the sequence you should follow when restoring: … Continue Reading
View ArticleTypical Damage to Homes After Flooding
Flood waters lead to a number of health and safety concerns for our homes. Here are some of the most serious concerns that you need to be aware of when you return home:Mold: M … Continue Reading
View ArticleMold Clean Up
Restoring your home after disaster can be difficult. That difficulty can be compounded if it includes cleaning up mold. HUD has created a video to help consumers understand ho … Continue Reading
View ArticleKitchen Clean Up After a Flood
Communities in Western North Carolina are dealing with floodwater damage and need to know important food safety information as they start to recover. Floodwater can bring silt … Continue Reading
View ArticleSafe Food After Flooding
As individuals go through their kitchen and start to sift through their food, there are certain foods that are safe to keep and others that need to be tossed for safety reason … Continue Reading
View ArticleGarden Recovery After a Flood
There is an increased risk of E. coli, Listeria, Vibrio, Salmonella, Hepatitis A, and Norovirus when eating produce from a flooded garden. Produce from a flooded garden that c … Continue Reading
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