Flood Victims in Southeastern Michigan

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Press Release Source: MSA

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MSA Assists Flood Victims in Southeastern Michigan With Respiratory

Protective Equipment Donation

Thursday June 10, 5:36 pm ET

PITTSBURGH, June 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MSA (Amex: MSA - News),

the world's leading manufacturer of safety equipment, today said it

is shipping approximately 3,000 air-purifying respirators to assist

flood victims in Southeastern Michigan. Flood waters have saturated

much of Southeastern Michigan, leaving thousands of home owners in 40

counties faced with the task of dealing with damaged and destroyed

properties.

Responding to a request from Mold Relief, Inc., a nonprofit

organization, MSA is providing the respirators to help protect

residents involved in flood clean-up from exposure to non-toxic mold

and mold spores generated from excess water. If not properly

protected, exposure to mold can result in eye irritation, runny nose,

sore throat, sneezing, nasal and sinus congestion, coughing,

wheezing, breathing difficulty, rhinitis, asthmatic episodes,

headaches and fatigue.

During clean up efforts, many flood victims are susceptible to mold.

Infants, children, the elderly and those with compromised immune

systems are most susceptible. When faced with non-toxic mold, MSA

recommends using disposable rubber gloves, goggles and a respirator

during cleaning efforts, all which can be found in local home center

retail outlets.

Mold Relief, Inc. will be distributing the MSA respirators throughout

the area to those in need. For information on how to obtain the

respirators, residents are asked to contact Mold Relief, Inc. at 1-

877-442-0803. For more information regarding water damage and mold

clean up, visit Mold Relief's website at http://moldrelief.org/ , or

locally in Michigan at http://moldrelief.info .

Established in 1914, MSA is the world's leading provider of quality

products and services that protect people's health and safety and the

environment. The company has annual sales of approximately $700

million, with manufacturing operations throughout the United States

and 28 international affiliates.