7/15/11 Lindenhurst Weather Forecast

Today: Sunny, with a high near 83. North wind 7 to 10 mph becoming southwest.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South wind between 5 and 8 mph.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 83. South wind between 6 and 10 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southwest wind between 7 and 10 mph.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind between 7 and 17 mph.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

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Resident Comes Home To Sewer Damage

Some residents left their homes perhaps knowing that the water would overtake them, others did what they were told, holding onto hope that all would be well. In Burlington, many people have been able to return, at least during daylight hours. And while things may have looked OK on the outside, some found a big problem on the inside.

When Juli Munday packed up her home last week, she did it with confidence. She`s a safe distance from the Des Lacs and Souris Rivers. But she walked in her door to find a basement full of sewage.

"It sucks, because I was safe," said Munday.

Munday and her two daughters are spending their day pumping the sewage into the street. The basement is hot, muggy and full of water, and the damage is showing. Mold is growing by the second.

Munday said, "I don`t even know how to describe it, but I gag when I`m down there."

When they got word they had to pack their things, they did. They moved everything from the basement upstairs, except some holiday boxes.

Like others in Burlington, they can`t stay overnight. They just come in during the day and get as much work done as possible. Then they go back to the grandparents. But no matter how loving a grandparent can be, it`s still not home.

And Munday reassures her daughters, their life will get back to normal, eventually.

You should also check with your power company before heading back home to find out about any potential electrical problems.

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Cleaning Up Mold After The Flood

For people affected by flooding, the day when the water starts to recede cannot come fast enough. Unfortunately, that is when the daunting and difficult task of clean up begins. Mold growth is one issue many people will encounter as it is common after flooding or water damage.

Mold not only damages your home and possessions, it can impact your health as well. The health effects from exposure to mold can vary greatly depending on the person and the amount of mold in the home.

Health symptoms that may occur include coughing, wheezing and nasal and throat conditions. People with asthma or allergies who are sensitive to mold may notice their asthma or allergy symptoms worsen. Individuals with a severely weakened immune system who are exposed to moldy environments are at risk of developing serious fungal respiratory infections.

However, the long term presence of indoor mold growth may eventually become unhealthy for anyone.

The longer you allow mold to grow, the greater the risk and the more difficult it is to clean up. So as soon as it is safe to return home, you need to begin cleaning and drying your home and possessions.

Hiring a reputable firm that is licensed and trained in dealing with water damage and mold remediation is one way to avoid mold exposure. However, these companies may be very busy after a disaster. So if you have to do the cleanup on your own here are a few tips to help you breath easier.

People are exposed to mold by breathing spores or fragments. They also can be exposed through skin contact. To filter out mold spores, wear gloves and an N-95 respirator that can be purchased at many hardware or home improvement stores. In order to be effective, the mask must fit properly, so carefully follow the instructions supplied with the respirator. Also wear goggles that do not have ventilation holes, long sleeves, long pants and a sturdy pair of work shoes.

Because disturbing mold colonies can cause a massive release of spores, seal off the contaminated area from the rest of the house. Porous materials that are moldy or sewage contaminated should be removed, bagged and thrown away. To minimize the spread of spores, cover the moldy material with plastic to contain the spores before removal.

If you are concerned about the effects of a moldy environment on your health contact your healthcare professional.

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Owings Mills Fire Damage Exceeds $1 Million

Unattended cooking caused a three-alarm fire Tuesday afternoon in Owings Mills that displaced dozens of residents and left behind more than $1 million in damage, fire investigators said.

Baltimore County firefighters were called shortly after 2 p.m. Tuesday to the Morningside Apartments and Town Home Complex at 15 Old Coach Lane. The complex is located between Reisterstown Road and Owings Mills Boulevard near Pleasant Ridge Drive.

Investigators said the fire spread quickly to as many as 13 units partly because of the shared roof construction of the building. The fire displaced 13 adults and 12 children, whom the Red Cross is helping with immediate personal needs. The apartment complex is working with the displaced families to find vacant apartments.

"It was like it got really smoky. Then, the next-door neighbor started knocking on the door, (saying) we have to get out. The next thing I know, my whole house started burning down," said Montarius Sturdivant, a resident. "All I know right now is my house is gone."

A volunteer firefighter from the Owings Mills Volunteer Fire Company was taken to Sinai Hospital for heat exhaustion. No other injuries were reported.

Officials plan to meet with the community Friday, July 22 at 7 p.m. to answer questions.

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Faulty Pipes Cause Headaches For Homeowners

A family rocked by a $13,000 plumbing bill is warning people to beware of potentially faulty plumbing lurking behind the walls of homes built or renovated in the last two decades.

Frank and Annette Cappellino built their dream home in LaSalle, near Windsor, Ont., about 10 years ago. Last fall, the Cappellinos came home to a flood in their basement.

"Water was just spewing out like a waterfall," said Frank Cappellino. "A pipe had totally burst."

Cappellino said after a home inspection by a plumbing distributor and a representative of the Canadian manufacturer IPEX, the rep told him the cause of the leak was defective pipes branded under the name Kitec — pipes that were running throughout the house.

"He said he had to take a part of it back to his company to get it tested but indicated that if it was his pipe, basically he would have it replaced," Cappellino said.

The Cappellinos contacted the company to find out the testing results, but said they were told they couldn't have a copy of the report because a class action lawsuit was underway. IPEX provided the Cappellinos with the name of the Windsor law firm leading the suit. Cappellino said they joined the legal fight shortly thereafter.

On Tuesday, lawyers for IPEX Inc. and IPEX USA LLC announced they had reached an agreement in the lawsuit, and that a $125-million US settlement fund has been proposed.

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7/13/11 Lindenhurst Weather Forecast

Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 65. North wind between 13 and 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 81. North wind between 9 and 14 mph.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Southwest wind between 6 and 9 mph.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind between 6 and 11 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. West wind between 6 and 9 mph.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 85.

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7/6/11 Lindenhurst Weather Forecast

Tonight: Isolated showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 10pm and midnight. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind between 6 and 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. North wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. East wind between 7 and 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 84.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

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