Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) is assisting local county health as they prepare for and respond to severe flooding throughout the state. Iowans are facing everything from basements flooded with water or sewage, into the house littered with flood waters, said IDPH Director Tom Newton. We understand that Iowans are concerned about the conservation of valuable property, but personal safety should come first.
Health workers remind Iowans to follow a few basic steps to avoid illness and injury. Floods can cause significant health risks associated with improper disposal of waste, clean drinking water, food safety, power outages, electric shock, clean-up and other issues, said Nyuton.Klyuch should exercise caution, especially during and after of flooding.
IDPH reminds Iowans that:
* Avoid contact with flood waters as much as possible. Do not wade, swim, or enter flood waters due to the unknown hazards that likely exist. Immediately wash hands and bare skin that come into contact with floodwaters with soap and hot water.
* Keep in mind that when the power goes out, chilled foods can go bad after two hours, and frozen foods can go bad after 24 hours.
* If the flooded area, use only clean water (bottled, boiled or treated) for drinking, cooking and personal hygiene such as brushing your teeth.
* Be especially careful during clean up efforts. Keep children and pets out of affected area, to refuse any items that can not be completely cleaned and disinfected, and watch where you step.
* Use only gas generators / power washers outside in a well ventilated area when cleaning.
Health workers remind Iowans to follow a few basic steps to avoid illness and injury. Floods can cause significant health risks associated with improper disposal of waste, clean drinking water, food safety, power outages, electric shock, clean-up and other issues, said Nyuton.Klyuch should exercise caution, especially during and after of flooding.
IDPH reminds Iowans that:
* Avoid contact with flood waters as much as possible. Do not wade, swim, or enter flood waters due to the unknown hazards that likely exist. Immediately wash hands and bare skin that come into contact with floodwaters with soap and hot water.
* Keep in mind that when the power goes out, chilled foods can go bad after two hours, and frozen foods can go bad after 24 hours.
* If the flooded area, use only clean water (bottled, boiled or treated) for drinking, cooking and personal hygiene such as brushing your teeth.
* Be especially careful during clean up efforts. Keep children and pets out of affected area, to refuse any items that can not be completely cleaned and disinfected, and watch where you step.
* Use only gas generators / power washers outside in a well ventilated area when cleaning.
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