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EPA: Asbestos
The official Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) web-site is loaded with information regarding asbestos, it's health effects, how to remove asbestos and a wealth of additional resources.
www.epa.gov/asbestos/

EPA: Indoor Air - Molds
Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) provides Information and resources regarding indoor mold and it's affects, how to remove or remediate mold and why and how it grows.
www.epa.gov/mold/

EPA: Lead in Paint, Dust, and Soil
Lead is a highly toxic metal that was used for many years in products found in and around our homes. This useful Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) web site offers information regarding lead and it's affects as well as information on the required disclosures for properties built before 1978.
www.epa.gov/lead/

Emergency Preparedness Guide for Landlords
Managing a property can often be a daunting task. That’s why, as a landlord, you should always be aware of the impending risks and know how to mitigate them.
ipropertymanagement.com/emergency-preparedness/

Fire Safety
A wonderful information resource for eliminating and preventing residential fire related injuries and deaths.
www.redcross.org/get-help/prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/fire

Home Hazards
An interactive resource that allows home owners to get a visual understanding of potential hazards in the house.
www.budgetdirect.com.au/homehazards/

Household Chemicals Chart
A post about different chemicals that are commonly found in the home, and their possible effects
my.clevelandclinic.org/health/healthy_living/hic_steps_to_staying_well/hic_household_chemicals_chart_whats_in_my_house

NIOSH - Asbestos
National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) Information on Asbestos
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/asbestos/

Survival List - For Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
A detailed survival list will help you and your family prepare essential emergency items that... you may NOT have remembered or thought of, without having a check-list.
https://www.fema.gov/

U.S. Fire Administration Home Fire Safety
A great source of information to help you protect your family from fire. Included is information about smoke alarms, residential fire sprinklers, escape planning, consumer product recalls, fire safety tips, and what to do after a fire.
www.usfa.fema.gov