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Holly Martinez of Kewa Pueblo witnessed firsthand how detrimental mold can be to a child’s health. The Santa Fe New Mexican reports that for the first time in over two years, Holly’s child, Dominique, has slept through the night. The young mother reports that Dominique, who has cerebral palsy, would wake up on a nightly basis with difficulties breathing because of the mold in the home.

One of the greatest sources of pride in a person’s life is home ownership. To help protect this lifestyle, individuals purchase homeowners insurance so they have assistance in the event of a disaster. Homeowner’s policies cover damage due to events such as fires, theft, strong winds, lightening strikes and so on, but there are common events that are not covered.

Whether it comes from nature or is manmade, water damage can lead to unimaginable destruction to a building. Water damage can come in the high-visible form of a flood, or lurk behind the walls of a building. When left untreated, standing water is the perfect breeding ground for mold growth.

To assist Minnesota and Wisconsin residents and small business owners who were devastated by the late September 2010 floods, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is providing more than $1 million in Disaster Assistance Loans. So far, 22 disaster loans totaling more than $1,160,000 have been approved.

Are your pipes are ready for winter weather? No matter the type of building, a burst pipe can prove to be costly and devastating. Take, for example, Washington Elementary, which experienced a burst pipe that damaged property such as library books and carpets. Luckily, school staff was in the building shortly after the pipe burst, so the damage was not as bad as it could have been.