NORMI TO HOLD FREE SEMINAR FOR NEW ORLEANS RESIDENTS

Seminar addresses the health issues from unlicensed contractors and Do-it-Yourself Projects

(New Orleans) NORMI (The National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors) will hold two FREE seminars on Monday 10/30/06 and Monday 11/20/06 7-9pm at the Jefferson Parish Library located at 4747 West Napoleon Ave. This is a first come, first serve seminar.

The 30 minutes presentation will be on “How to Protect Yourself” from the threat of unlicensed contractors who do not have proper training and certifications. This will also address possible ill-health side effects from Do-It-Yourselfers who are not protecting themselves.

Following the presentation, Paul LaGrange, owner of LaGrange Consulting and WWL Talk Show Host will moderate a Q&A from the audience. The panel of speakers include Doug Hoffman, Executive Director of NORMI and Ronnie Wirth, Homebuilder and Board of Directors member of HBA of Greater New Orleans as well as others to be determined shortly.

NORMI is committed to the safety factors involved with the rebuilding of New Orleans. With contractors pouring into the city, the importance of certified and licensed mold professionals is at an all time high due to the severe health effects from inexperienced individuals.

For more information contact NORMI 877-251-2296 or www.NORMI.org. The Jefferson Parish Library can be reached at 504-849-8817

About NORMI

The National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors serves as a cooperative network of FIRST RESPONDERS in the war against indoor air quality and mold problems.

NORMI classes train and certify students in the process of assessment and screening for household mold and toxic mold, evaluating mold problems, the damage caused by mold and other air and water quality issues. This solution-based training offers suggestions to solve problems that have been identified by the assessor.

NORMI's goal is to be the nation's premier certifying agency for indoor air quality and drinking water professionals by providing the very best education, training, and support to enhance awareness of problems and solutions that benefit public health.

This event is being promoted by the NORMI Director of Public Relations, Kat Donnell who may be reached through her website at www.kdonnell.com for Press Release info or other direction.