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Staying Safe After the Storm
Staying Safe Around Buildings Damaged After a Disaster
Don’t enter damaged buildings until inspectors say it’s safe. More info from CDC 800-232-4636 http://go.usa.gov/bff.
Leave damaged buildings immediately if you hear unusual noises. More info from CDC 800-232-4636 http://go.usa.gov/bff.
Keeping Children Safe From Drowning in Flooded Areas
Prevent child drownings. Keep kids from playing in or around flood water. More info from CDC 800-232-4636 or http://go.usa.gov/bGa.
Avoiding Carbon Monoxide Poisoning During a Power Outage
Don't use generators/grills in or next to home. Fumes can kill. More info from CDC 800-232-4636 or http://go.usa.gov/bfv.
Don't heat home with gas oven. Keep generators/grills outside. Fumes can kill. More info from CDC 800-232-4636 or http://go.usa.gov/bfv.
Keep generators 25 ft outside door/window. Don't grill inside. Fumes can kill. More info from CDC 800-232-4636 http://go.usa.gov/bfv.
Proper Use of Candles During a Power Outage
If you must use candles, use safe holders far from burnable things. More info from CDC 800-232-4636 or http://go.usa.gov/bfV.
Driving Through Water After a Disaster
Don’t drive through floodwater, it can be deeper than you think. More info from CDC 800-232-4636 or http://go.usa.gov/bGc.
Prescription Drugs
Drugs Exposed to Water
Check all drugs. Discard any that may have been contaminated by unsafe water. More info from CDC 800-232-4636 or http://go.usa.gov/jvZ.
You can use lifesaving drugs stored clean and safe if they look normal and dry. Call 1-800-232-4636 http://go.usa.gov/jvZ.
Drug and Supplement Lists
To help care providers, keep a list of drugs and dietary supplements with you. More info from CDC 800-232-4636 or http://go.usa.gov/jvZ.
Lifesaving Drugs
Replace all lifesaving drugs that may have been damaged, as soon as possible. Call 1-800-232-4636 http://go.usa.gov/jvZ.
Cleanup
Preventing Mold After a Disaster
Never mix bleach and ammonia to clean; the fumes can kill. More info from CDC 800-232-4636 or http://go.usa.gov/bws.
See/smell mold? Clean with 1 cup household bleach per 1 gal. water. More info from CDC 800-232-4636 http://go.usa.gov/bfy.
- Page last updated June 9, 2011
- Content source: National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH)/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), National Center for Injury and Violence Prevention and Control (NCIPC)
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