Investor Presentaiton
Deep Dive: Flooding, Air Quality, and Health Impacts
Air Quality Impacts
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Damage to buildings during and after
flood events can contaminate indoor air
with toxins including carbon monoxide,
lead, asbestos, and mold and mildew.
Environmental Justice and Equity
Over 50% of EJ areas are within the five
most flood prone counties.
Effects of Flooding
on Indoor Air
Power outages may
necessitate generator use,
which produces carbon
monoxide
Resulting Health Effects
• Exposure to carbon monoxide can cause
brain damage or death.
Water damage can cause
lead paint to peel, creating
lead dust
• Lead exposure in children may result in
broad cognitive impairment.
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Centre County Government, data.pa.gov, Esri, HERE,
Garmin, FAO, NOAA, USGS, EPA, NPS
Flood Count by County and Environmental Justice Areas
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Confidential and Proprietary
Legend
Flood Count, 2010-2022
Water makes asbestos
friable and releases
asbestos fibers
• Asbestos exposure can result in
mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis, and
other lung diseases.
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9-15
16-22
23-33
34-53
54-103
104 218
219-403
EJ Areas
Environmental Justice Areas
Post-flood moisture
supports the growth of mold
and mildew
• Mold spores can exacerbate respiratory
conditions (i.e. asthma) and lead to
coughing, wheezing, and difficulty breathing.
Effects of flooding on Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and Health
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