Aren't there any Federal, State, Local emergency funds available? At least to get started with purchasing needed equipment? Are the structures and property listed on State historic resources and the National Register?
 
What measures are being taken to prevent further flooding/damage if such would occur in the near future and later on? I am concerned that if you clean the buildings now...the same flood conditions may occur again.
 
I wouldn't wait for the mold to dry before cleaning off the artifacts. But this is an area I am not well-versed in and I'm sure the professional conservators will make proper recommendations.
 
I'm assuming the building where you are placing the affected artifacts does not have an air conditioner? It would really help to get one into the building.
 
Pam
 
In a message dated 7/5/2006 12:21:55 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes:
Hanford Mills Museum received a significant amount of damage due to the recent flood.  (you can go to www.hanfordmills.org to see photos).  The mill had a wall collapse causing the entire basement to flood.  The mill structure itself is being engrossed with mold.  All the objects are also molding.  We are currently using another building to salvage any objects we can.  We are trying to find a de-humidifier for the room, as well as currently running as many fans as possible.  I've places as many fans as possible in the mill itself too.  I hope to find a vacuum with a HEPA Filter to start vacuuming the objects once they are dry.  So, my question is what else should I do.  With very little time and not much money is there a simple solution I can use on both the objects and the building to stop the mold.  Mostly I am dealing with wood.  There are some metals and leather and canvas as well.  Any information is greatly appreciated as I do not have much time to really do much research into it. 
Thanks in advance!
 
Suzanne Soden
Curator/Site Manager
Hanford Mills Museum
PO Box 99
East Meredith, NY 13757
 
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Northeast States Civilian Conservation Corps Museum
Connecticut State Department of Environmental Protection
State Parks Division
Shenipsit State Forest Headquarters
166 Chestnut Hill Road
Stafford Springs, Connecticut 06076
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