Mold Forces Evacuation Of Apartment Complex

September 8, 2005

POSTED: 4:30 pm EDT September 7, 2005

UPDATED: 6:11 pm EDT September 7, 2005

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Mold is about to force more than 30 people out of

their homes in the New Horizon Apartments complex in southeast

Raleigh.

The city owns the affordable housing complex on Street, and

officials said the residents have to go so crews can start cleaning

up. Also, the mold could make some residents sick, officials said.

Residents like the complex, saying it's convenient to downtown

Raleigh and local bus routes. But after a routine inspection

discovered mold spreading throughout the apartments, residents said

they are prepared to pack up and leave for good.

Daisy Winston takes 10 medications and wonders if the mold has

anything to do with her ailing health.

" I have this recurring cough, " Winston said.

Winston's son, Dennis , also lives in the complex. Mother and

son said they hope to find apartments close together after they move.

The city has assigned two people to help the people find new homes.

Those who can't find a place that works will receive assistance with

moving expenses from the city.

The city will host a meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Chavis

Community Center to help residents. Anyone who would like to help is

asked to call the Raleigh Community Development Department at (919)

857-4330.

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