Daily Archives: August 26, 2011 - 3 results

Let’s hope low-lying areas are spared serious flooding this weekend. We’ve had enough of that throughout the plains and Midwest this year. But if it does, mold and mildew may follow. Beware of mold/mildew remediation scams. Make sure the work is done well and lawfully.   Irene likely to soak flood-prone areas and beyond Mold and mildew a common, unhealthy flooding aftermath Flood insurance will cover mold damage, homeowners may not Like this article? Share it with others using this …

Would you trade $6 for $2.40? Before you answer, what if I said the $6 could only buy you food (including water) but the $2.40 could buy you beer too? That’s the latest form of food stamp fraud the feds want to stamp out.   Abuse of food stamps to get cash for bottle deposits Number of people getting food stamps at an all-time high Bottled water will be needed in aftermath of hurricane Irene Like this article? Share it …

Here are some news items we though you’d be interested in. It’s all about “Irene.”The year’s first hurricane is expected to make landfall on Saturday and Sunday across the east coast. The storm’s outer bands are already causing heavy rain and storm waves for North Carolina’s Outer Banks.   Here’s what else is happening: Mandatory evacuations have been ordered in parts of New Jersey, North Carolina and Virginia. More are expected New Jersey has suspended tolls for two bridges on …