Avoid contact with flooded rivers and streams. They may be contaminated with raw or partially treated sewage. Do not allow children or pets to play in flood waters, nor play with toys that have been in contact with flood waters. Individuals who come in contact with potentially contaminated flood waters or are involved in debris clean-up should wash their hands frequently with soap and clean warm water. A person exposed to flood water who has open wounds or begins to feel ill with diarrhea or vomiting, should contact a physician for guidance and ask about receiving a tetanus/diphtheria shot. Farm workers who come in contact with flood waters in ditches or streams should wash their hands frequently with soap and clean warm water. For information about flooding, drinking water quality, and sanitation, the public should pay attention to local officials who have the most current information.
Posted on: Fri, 13 Sep 2013 20:09:24 +0000