Cinnaminson, New Jersey, June 5, 2025
Hurricane season in the Atlantic and Caribbean runs from June 1 through the last day of November. For 2025, scientists at Colorado State University are predicting 17 named storms, including nine hurricanes. Of those hurricanes, four are forecast to become major hurricanes.
The 2024 hurricane season caused an estimated $500 billion in total damage and economic loss, according to AccuWeather. Much of the property damage caused by hurricanes is due to storm surge, wind damage, and flooding. To mitigate hurricane damage, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reminds people that live in hurricane-prone areas to be ready and prepared.
“For anyone that does experience storm damage to their home or business, please be aware of a number of indoor hazards that may be present following the hurricane,” said Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President of Marketing at EMSL Analytical, Inc. “Floodwaters often contain sewage and chemicals. Water damage will also result in mold growth in as short as 48 hours. For properties that still contain lead-based paints and/or asbestos-containing materials, these too can become a serious exposure hazard. This is especially true during cleanup, demolition, and rebuilding if they are aerosolized.”
EMSL Analytical, with environmental and material testing laboratories located across North America, is positioned to help those who have experienced a hurricane or other natural disaster. Their laboratories identify exposure risks to mold, bacteria, lead, asbestos, sewage, chemicals, and many other potential dangers. EMSL also offers sampling supplies, easy-to-use test kits, building inspection tools, air monitoring instruments, and personal protective equipment (PPE). Several years ago, EMSL even sponsored an educational video about preparing a home for a hurricane that can still be seen at: https://youtu.be/wxoW5DbMwcE
To learn more about property damage and indoor environmental quality (IEQ) testing resources, please visit www.EMSL.com, call (800) 220-3675, or email info@EMSL.com. For access to IEQ test kits, visit www.EMSLTestKits.com.
About EMSL Analytical, Inc.
EMSL Analytical is one of the leading testing laboratories with locations throughout the United States and Canada. EMSL is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider specializing in fast laboratory results for mold, bacteria, Legionella, USP <797>, pathogens, asbestos, lead, soot, char & ash from fires, VOCs, odors, radon, formaldehyde, indoor air quality, microbiology, environmental, industrial hygiene, radiological, food, beverage & consumer products and material testing services for the identification of unknown substances. EMSL services both professionals and the general public. EMSL maintains an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies including, but not limited to A2LA, AIHA LAP, LLC. (AIHA EMLAP, AIHA IHLAP, AIHA ELLAP), NVLAP, CDC ELITE, CPSC, CA ELAP, NY ELAP, TX DOH, NJDEP and multiple other state accrediting agencies. Please visit our website at www.EMSL.com for a complete listing of accreditations. In addition, EMSL carries a wide range of Sampling Equipment and Investigative Products for environmental professionals.
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