After a Disaster: Recovery Safety Tips
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- Publication
- Date of Publication
- October 27, 2021
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Overview
This publication addresses what to do following a natural disaster to avoid health problems, such as:
- Follow public announcements
- avoid riding, driving, or walking through flooded areas
- wear protective clothing
- sturdy shoes, and gloves,
- avoid unstable buildings and structures,
- beware of electrical and fire hazards,
- beware of gas leaks,
- prevent carbon monoxide poisoning,
- store and transport gasoline safely,
- use chainsaws safely,
- among other safety tips.
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