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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMisc Inspection 44 Cambridge Drive SfR O 4' c � ^j y � 1540 SULLIVAN AVENUE• SOUTH WINDSOR, CT 06074 SOR-CO TELEPHONE(860)644-2511 DECEMBER 14,2010 DEAR PROPERTY OWNERS: IT HAS COME TO THE ATTENTION OF YOUR HEALTH DEPARTMENT THAT YOUR RESIDENCE AT 44 CAMBRIDGE DRIVE HAS A SIGNIFICANT MOLD PROBLEM. THE HEALTH THREAT TO ALL RESIDENTS IS SIGNIFICANT AND REAL.I HAVE TAKEN THE LIBERTY TO ENCLOSE LITERATURE FROM THE WEBSITE OF THE CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HOPE IT IS OF HELP TO YOU IN BEGINNING THE REMEDIATION OF YOUR MOLD PROBLEM. WE ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THE HEALTH OF ALL OUR CITIZENS AND FURTHER QUESTIONS CAN BE DIRECTED TO YOUR HEALTH DEPARTMENT AT THE SOUTH WINDSOR TOWN HALL. SINCERELY, GERALD L SCHWARTZ MD FAAP DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR Ort1: MOM rage 1 01 L CONNECTICUT DF_PAR vm-NT of PuBLic HEALTHDPH STATE OF CONNECTICUT ABOUT US PROGRAMS AND SERVICES PUBLICATIONS FfikhAS CONTACT us HOME Search O Environmental and Occupational Health Assessment Mold 0111H1 MAIN Maki] Molds are a type of fungus that may grow on LICENSING&. indoor surfaces, and may look cottony, CERTWICATION wooly, smooth, or velvety. The velvety VITAL RECORDS looking surface is actually thousands of fr STATISTICS&RESEARCH microscopic spores. These spores can travel through the air, land somewhere else, and PARENTS&CHILDREN grow new colonies if food, water, and DISEASE&PREVENTION warmth are present. ENVIRONMENTAL Molds are everywhere. Most indoor molds _ HEALTH - come from the outdoors, and are carried inside on our shoes, clothes, through X, LOCAL HEALTIi open windows, doors, and mechanical ventilation systems. Every home, office, DEPARTMENTS and school in the country has some mold inside that was carried in from the PUBLIC14EALTH outdoor environment. When there is a moisture problem in a building such as PREPAREDNESS& one caused by a flood, water leak, or very high humidity, the small amount of RESPONSE mold naturally found there may start growing. NEWS Room. In some cases,certain sensitive people may begin developing symptoms when PUBLIC HEALTH CODE exposed to large amounts of mold. These symptoms may include allergic reactions, asthma episodes, and other respiratory problems. It is important to remember that not all people are susceptible to mold. - Most mold problems in buildings are not emergencies. They can be dealt with esi iv {r(cLIT'S using fairly easy techniques. Some resources to help you deal with clean-up Anniversaryi are listed below. Here are some main points to keep in mind when evaluating a mold problem: Deparbnent of Public Health • Without water, 410 Capitol Avenue , mold cannot survive. Hartford,CT 06134 • All mold growths are potential health hazards and should be removed. Phone: • Sampling/testing for mold is expensive and usually not necessary. If you (860)509-8000 see it, remove it. Directions The best way to address the mold problem is to: y r • Find and fix the moisture problem. R � V . Clean up the mold using safe procedures. Further information about mold may be found by clicking the links below. TRYNGonn-clicut Mold - General . US Environmental Protection Agency: Mold e • Health Canada: Mold, Damrsnes§and Humidity -CaDitl'1 Mold Testing • Testing Should Not be the First Move(pdf) http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3140&Q=387470 12/14/2010 .urn: NJLOIta rage z of� F" ass on Residential Structures: Facbook . Mold in the Home: Health Concerns (pdf) I e Mold, Moisture and Your Home (EPA) =�i s e Your Home and Your Health (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.) Damp Indoor Spaces and Health (2004 Institute of Medicine Report) Remediation/Abatement: s-AISUS Receive DPH news . Get the Mold Out: Mold Clean-UI2 Guidance for Residential Environments updates by e-mail. ` Subscribe now or . Cr Guidelines for Mold Remediation update your a-Alerts . Guidelines on Assessment and Remediation of Fungi in Indoor LOCI. Environments (NYC) • Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings (EPA) • Creating A Healthy Home: A Field Guide For Clean-Up of Flooded Homes - National Center for Healthy Housing • EPA Fact Sheet: Flood Clean-up -Avoiding IAO Problems For more information about mold issues, contact your local health department or Call the Connecticut Department of Public Health at: 860-509-7742 Content Last Modified on 9/20/2007 2:49:21 PM Home I CT.gov Home I Send Feedback State of Connecticut Disclaimer and Privacy Policy. Copyright®2002-2010 State of Connecticut http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3140&Q=387470 12/14/2010 i 00FITAIR n ss E FOFI DATE� `l3 P i is W cr� PHQNE saco� NU � stOW © FAX AAEA Cow HunneEa Knee rc3 cA�x 'TELEPHONEb a PLEASE GA€L # CAME M SEE Yl WILL CALL AGAIN ' WANTS TO S�YOU RUSH FBI=kUI N i YOUR CAUL WILL FAX M. `XOl} _._ MESSAGE I rDl e ar �e uoi\A SIGNED KIPS4065 Page 1 of 2 Molloy, Catherine From: JWFusco@aol.com Sent: Tuesday,December 14, 2010 8:53 AM To: Molloy, Catherine Subject: Re: From Joe Fusco 44 Cambridge Mold issues The owners are trying to do a short sale. I was there about 9 months ago and they were living in this home. Conditions have definitely gotten worse and they are still living in this home. Thanks Joe Fusco In a message dated 12/14/2010 8:47:59 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, Catherine.Molloy@southwindsor.org writes: Hello Joe, I received your pictures and have printed them out to give to the Health Department, is this house going under foreclosure or being sold?Or are the present owners just having it appraised?Just trying to gather as much information as I can regarding this property.Thanks Catherine Molloy Administrative Assistant Engineering Department 860-644-2511 ext. 244 Fax 860-644-7280 catherine.molloy(&southwindsor.org From: JWFusco@aol.com [mailto:JWFusco@aol.com] Sent: Monday, December 13, 2010 4:10 PM To: Molloy, Catherine Subject: From Joe Fusco 44 Cambridge Mold issues Hello I am attaching photos of the mold issues that are in this home. There are children living in this home. The home has much more mold damage due to the condition of the roof. 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