District Health offers advice on flood damage repair

XENIA - The recent storm caused flooding in the Miami Valley.

aWhen water is removed, mold can grow in your home and jeopardize your health, said Health Commissioner Melissa Greene County Howell. aproper cleaning and moisture removal result in a healthier home, especially for people with respiratory diseases, such asthma.a

Combined Health District Greene County told to pay attention to, to clean and dry to prevent all areas of the house that were used flood damage to the structure and the adverse health effects of mold.

Heath district offers tips to start cleaning up after the storm, while staying healthy and safe.

Floods are not only annoying, but can also contain hazardous materials such as feces overwhelm sewage, drainage and agricultural chemicals from industrial areas systems. Wade through the water may also be a cause of an infection or to a variety of injuries. Eating or drinking anything contaminated by flood cause diarrhea thing.

Follow these tips during and after the flood to stay healthy:

Flooding in your area
AC / Tune radio stations and local television to see if your area with boiling water alarm.
AC / If you have a private water system (good) or wastewater system that are affected by floods or rung questions, on the Ohio Department website Healthas find here .

* Do not allow children to play in flood.
(Use hand washing with soap and water or hand sanitizer when soap is not available) * Good hygiene after contact with flood water. Children wash hands frequently (always before meals).

Cleaning your home after a flood
Cleaning and disinfection at home after a disaster is important to prevent the spread of the disease. Wear rubber boots, rubber gloves and goggles during cleanup of affected area.
* Keep children and pets out of the affected area until cleanup zone area was completed.
* Do not allow children with toys that have been contaminated by water and not been disinfected to play.
* Remove and discard items that can not be washed and disinfected (such as mattresses, carpeting, carpet padding, rugs, upholstered furniture, cosmetics, stuffed animals, toys, pillows, foam rubber items, books, wall coverings, and most paper products).
* Remove and discard drywall and insulation that has been contaminated with sewage and flood.
* Rinse all hard surfaces (such as flooring, concrete, molding, wood and metal furniture, countertops, appliances, sinks and faucets) Clean with hot water and detergent or detergent. Followed by chlorination.
- Read and observe all safety labels on all the products you use.
- Never mix bleach with ammonia or other cleaning agents.
- Try the gas products not to breathe. If you allow the fresh air to get the products within the open windows and doors.
- On the website of the Centers for Disease Control, see here for further information about the use of bleach.
AC / assistance through the drying process with fans, air conditioners and dehumidifiers.
AC / After cleaning, wash your hands with warm water and soap. Use water that has been boiled for 1 minute (allow the water before washing your hands to cool).
AC / Wash all clothes worn during the cleanup in hot water and detergent. These clothes should be washed separately from uncontaminated clothes and linen.
AC / Seek immediate medical attention if you are injured or become ill. District Health offers advice on flood damage repair

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