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DampRid Urges Home Owners to Remain Vigilant, Prepared for Hurricanes.


ORLANDO, Fla. -- Even though this year's hurricane season Hurricane season refers to a period in a year when hurricanes usually form. For more information see: Tropical cyclone#Times of formation.

For a lists of past seasons, see:
  • The Atlantic hurricane season (see also )
 is off to a quiet start, DampRid urges home owners to remain vigilant and prepare for increased activity in the season's later months. For home owners along the Gulf Coast and Atlantic seaboard, storm preparation remains essential. According to according to
prep.
1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians.

2. In keeping with: according to instructions.

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 the NOAA NOAA
abbr.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Noun 1. NOAA - an agency in the Department of Commerce that maps the oceans and conserves their living resources; predicts changes to the earth's environment;
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 Center, there is still a 70 percent chance of seven to 11 named storms, of which three to six could become hurricanes, including one to two major hurricanes (category 3, 4, or 5).

According to the National Hurricane Center The U.S. National Hurricane Center, located at Florida International University in Miami, Florida, is the division of National Weather Service's Tropical Prediction Center responsible for tracking and predicting the likely behavior of tropical depressions, tropical storms and , the best time to begin securing your home for a hurricane or tropical storm is before the storm occurs. Darin Galka, a moisture control expert with DampRid, says that the possibility of water damage and mold and mildew growth are frequently overlooked areas of preparation. "Water damage quickly leads to the growth of mold and mildew, which grow in the presence of humidity," Galka said. "Spores Spores
A state of "suspended animation" that some bacteria can adopt when conditions are not ideal for growth. Spores are analogous to plant seeds and can germinate into growing bacteria when conditions are right.
 can begin growing and reproducing within 48 hours."

Galka recommends that home owners always control the existing moisture level in their homes by placing DampRid, a line of environmentally friendly calcium chloride calcium chloride, CaCl2, chemical compound that is crystalline, lumpy, or flaky, is usually white, and is very soluble in water. The anhydrous compound is hygroscopic; it rapidly absorbs water and is used to dry gases by passing them through it.  moisture absorbers, in key areas such as bathrooms, closets, kitchens, laundry rooms, basements, and garages.

"It's also important to have a supply of DampRid on hand for post-storm needs," said Galka. "Homes may take on water and excess moisture from roof damage or flooding. After flood waters recede re·cede 1  
intr.v. re·ced·ed, re·ced·ing, re·cedes
1. To move back or away from a limit, point, or mark: waited for the floodwaters to recede.

2.
, use DampRid to eliminate musty odors and prevent moisture that can lead to mold growth."

DampRid offers a line of moisture absorber products that control moisture to eliminate the dampness that enables mold to grow. To learn more about moisture and mold control and how to prepare a home for the rainy season, visit www.damprid.com.

About DampRid

Founded in 1948, DampRid is the worldwide market leader for effective, safe and affordable non-electric dehumidifiers. Through the years, DampRid has introduced a number of products designed to absorb moisture, eliminate odors, continually expanding and improving its line. Today's line of DampRid products control moisture in all areas of the home, cars, boats, and RVs. DampRid is a division of W.M. Barr, based in Memphis, Tennessee. DampRid products are available for purchase at major retailers and grocery stores, online at http://shop.wmbarr.com/store, or by calling 1-800-238-2672.
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