Ida’s Health And Building Hazards Will Persist For Months

More than a week after Ida battered New York and New Jersey, residents are still dealing with the aftermath of the catastrophic flooding caused by the post-tropical cyclone.

That could be the case for weeks to months, experts say. Occupants of flooded homes face health and safety hazards that persist long after the waters have receded—from mold to mental health challenges. The tainted rainwater can also lay waste to a buildings’ electrical systems and structural integrity, warping wood and shifting foundations.

All Things Considered host Sean Carlson chats with WNYC health and science data reporter Jaclyn Jeffrey-Wilensky about the lingering dangers left behind by the flood waters.

Click "listen" in the player to hear the full conversation, and for more details, head to Gothamist.