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Hazards in a Flooded Home - Large view

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The image is of a flooded two-story home with a basement. The basement shows standing water and mold on the walls. The first floor shows mold on the walls and mud and dirt on the floors from where the water has receded The second floor shows mold, lead based paint around the windows, roof damage and asbestos in the ceiling tiles and vermiculate insulation.