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After a Hurricane or Flood: Cleanup of Flood Water
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When returning to your home after a hurricane or flood, be aware that flood water may contain sewage. Protect yourself and your');
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Inside the Home
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document.write(' - Keep children and pets out of the affected area until cleanup has been completed.
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document.write(' - Wear rubber boots, rubber gloves, and goggles during cleanup of affected area.
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document.write(' - Remove and discard items that cannot be washed and disinfected (such as, mattresses, carpeting, carpet padding, rugs, ');
document.write(' upholstered furniture, cosmetics, stuffed animals, baby toys, pillows, foam-rubber items, books, wall coverings, and most paper ');
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document.write(' - Remove and discard drywall and insulation that has been contaminated with sewage or flood waters.
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document.write(' - Thoroughly clean all hard surfaces (such as flooring, concrete, molding, wood and metal furniture, countertops, appliances, ');
document.write(' sinks, and other plumbing fixtures) with hot water and laundry or dish detergent.
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document.write(' - Help the drying process by using fans, air conditioning units, and dehumidifiers.
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document.write(' - After completing the cleanup, wash your hands with soap and warm water. Use water that has been boiled for 1 minute (allow ');
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document.write(' - Or you may use water that has been disinfected for personal hygiene use (solution of ⅛ teaspoon ');
document.write(' [~0.75 milliliters] of household bleach per 1 gallon of water). Let it stand for 30 minutes. If the water is cloudy, use a ');
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document.write(' - Wash all clothes worn during the cleanup in hot water and detergent. These clothes should be washed separately from ');
document.write(' uncontaminated clothes and linens.
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document.write(' - Wash clothes contaminated with flood or sewage water in hot water and detergent. It is recommended that a laundromat be used ');
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document.write(' - Seek immediate medical attention if you become injured or ill.
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See also Reentering Your Flooded Home, ');
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document.write(' Cleaning and Sanitizing With Bleach After an Emergency.
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Outside the Home
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document.write(' - Keep children and pets out of the affected area until cleanup has been completed.
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document.write(' - Wear rubber boots, rubber gloves, and goggles during cleanup of affected area.
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document.write(' - Have your onsite waste-water system professionally inspected and serviced if you suspect damage.
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document.write(' uncontaminated clothes and linens.
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document.write(' - After completing the cleanup, wash your hands with soap and warm water. Use water that has been boiled for 1 minute (allow ');
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document.write(' milliliters] of household bleach per 1 gallon of water). Let it stand for 30 minutes. If the water is cloudy, use solution');
document.write(' of ¼ teaspoon (~1.5 milliliters) of household bleach per 1 gallon of water.
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document.write(' - Seek immediate medical attention if you become injured or ill.
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The information in this fact sheet is general in nature and is not intended to be used as a substitute for professional advice. For more information, please contact your local, state, or tribal health department.
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