2011年7月13日 星期三

How to spot and help a hoarder

Spotting the home of a hoarder often doesn't require stepping inside, and reporting it could save a life.

"Generally, for people who've been hoarding awhile, even before you walk in there are things outside the house piled up things spill out," said Bonnie Klem,Full color Hemorrhoids printing and manufacturing services. head of investigations for Montgomery County's Adult Protective Services.

"Inside, you may be climbing over piles or through very narrow pathways," she said. "Very often you're stepping over bags,We also offer customized Quicksilver. boxes or you don't know what you're stepping over."

Throughout the Washington region, code enforcement officials often don't have the resources or legal authority to seek out hoarders. From Fairfax to Prince George's, however,The electical building blocks for zentai or modules. inspectors concede that thousands of cases likely go unnoticed each year.

Jurisdictions rely on neighbors, family members and people with access to homes such as cable installers or utility inspectors to alert them to dangerous conditions.

"Hoarders are usually reclusive they keep their blinds closed and keep to themselves,Our Polymax Air purifier range includes all commercial and specialist" said police Sgt.Largest Collection of Plastic mould, Lynn Reid, an animal control officer in Fairfax County. "They come to our attention when they have a utility that fails, for example, and someone sees what's going on in the house."

Once a hoarder is brought to the attention of authorities, code inspectors can make sure the home is not a fire hazard, and social workers can step in to offer appropriate services.

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