BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Eatontown\, NJ &ndash\; January 18\, 2013 A Mold Remediation Workshop will be offered on Tuesday\, February 12\, at the Asbury Park P ress building at 3601 Highway 66 in Neptune NJ. This workshop is present ed by the Affordable Housing Alliance and NeighborWorks America. Instruc tion is provided by The National Center for Healthy Housing.\nA morning session (8:45 am to 12:45 pm) will share up-to-date information about he alth risks\, pre-work inspections\, work set-up and staging\, systematic clean-out and proper tear-out procedures and more information important for contractors\, building inspectors and other housing professionals w orking on mold remediation.\nAn afternoon session (1:45 pm to 5:45 pm) w ill instruct homeowners and other interested members of the public about these same issues as well share helpful information on retrofit upgrade considerations for energy savings\, healthy housing-related materials a nd equipment\, and tips for hiring mold remediation professionals. \ ;\n&ldquo\;Mold will continue to be a serious health issue and an obstac le to successful\, long-term rebuilding\,&rdquo\; says Donna M. Blaze\, CEO of the Affordable Housing Alliance. &ldquo\;Many so-called experts a re out there but both building professionals and homeowners need to have the most current information from a credible non-profit organization li ke the National Center for Healthy Housing and NeighborWorks America in order to make the right decisions\, not get gouged financially\, and mos t importantly\, take the correct steps to eliminate mold permanently. Mo ld is a significant health risk which can be treated superficially and t hen recur in the spring and summer\, once the weather gets warmer. Choos ing the right materials\, the right remediation techniques and the right contractor is very important.&rdquo\;\nThe National Center for Healthy Housing develops and promotes practical methods to protect children and families from environmental health hazards in their homes. Working with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\, HUD and US Environme ntal Protection Agency\, it develops training programs to help states\, cities and communities effectively identify and address housing-related hazards.\nThe \;National Center for Healthy Housing \;operates t he National Healthy Homes Training Center through a cooperative agreemen t with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and support f rom the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. En vironmental Protection Agency. The Training Center is aimed at helping s tates\, cities\, and community-based organizations effectively identify and address housing-related hazards.\n&ldquo\;NeighborWorks America&rsqu o\;s experiences working in response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in t he Gulf showed the importance of good\, accurate information on mold rem ediation to assure that homes were repaired appropriately for long-term habitation. We welcome the opportunity to present the newest technologie s to New Jersey building professionals and homeowners\, and thank our af filiate the Affordable Housing Alliance for organizing the training loca lly\,&rdquo\; said Deborah Boatright\, Northeast Regional Director\, Nei ghborWorks America.\nThere is no charge to attend this workshop but regi stration by February 8 is encouraged. On-site registration is available if space is available. Seating is limited so please register today by em ailing AHA-Development@housingall.org or by calling 732-389-2958.\nAbout the Affordable Housing Alliance\nThe Affordable Housing Alliance is a n on-profit agency committed to developing affordable housing and providin g services including new homebuyer education\, financial literacy educat ion\, foreclosure counseling\, housing rehabilitation\, rental assistanc e\, emergency utility assistance\, and the development and management of affordable rental units. Formed in 1991\, the Alliance provides HUD-cer tified housing counseling and is an Administrative Agent for the Council on Affordable Housing (COAH). AHA is proud to be a chartered member of the NeighborWorks®\; America network. For more information on the Aff ordable Housing Alliance\, visit www.housingall.org or call 732-389-2958 . URL:http://freehold.patch.com/events/affordable-housing-alliance-offers-a -mold-remediation-workshop-on-february-12-led-by-experts-from-the-nation al-center-for-healthy-housing SUMMARY:Mold Remediation Workshop\, Sponsored by Affordable Housing Allia nce LOCATION:3601 State Route 66\, Neptune\, NJ 07753: 3601 State Route 66\, Neptune\, NJ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR