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Broward Homeowners Face Mold Challenges After Torrential Rainfall

"The water was coming in all the doors at the same time, it's been chaos," said Ann Dykes who lives in Ft. Lauderdale.

(CBS Miami)

April 28, 2023

FORT LAUDERDALE - Almost two weeks after torrential rainfall led to destructive flooding in Broward County, an unwanted guest is thriving on the surfaces of the walls of many homes - mold.

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Besides the hazard to human health, the flood waters also brought sewage and chemicals into many homes. Having flood insurance has been a lifesaver for some of the families affected, for the ones who do not have it, doing nothing is not an option.

"The water was coming in all the doors at the same time, it's been chaos," said Ann Dykes who lives in Ft. Lauderdale.

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