Officials share safety tips for flood cleanup

State leaders expect people to take serious cleaning and stay safe in the process. (WFIE)

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As the water recedes, they leave behind the remains of roads and construction sites.

State officials hope people take serious cleaning and stay safe in the process.

To gather information currently estimates of damage that may occur during the Tri-State as teams affected by the floods owners and companies.

There is a toll-free hotline for Indiana residents set up, the need to removing debris aid agencies and States for people tetanus shots provide in the district throughout Indiana.

Clean if you are planning to debris in your yard or neighborhood, the Cross - Red shared these tips with us:

• People should stay away from flood water. If someone has a range in the water above the ankles, they have to stop, turn around and for other reasons. If you encounter a flooded road while driving, but also turn around and go another way. If the car is caught in rising water, they have to leave quickly and move to higher areas the car.
• It is important to be extra cautious at night when it is harder to see flood dangers.
• Children are curious and should be kept out of the water.
• Stick to listen to the radio or television stations or NOAA Weather Radio for updated information and instructions. When away from home, return only when authorities say it is safe.
• Before entering the house, looking over loose power lines, gas lines damaged, foundation cracks or other damage.
• If the smell of natural gas or propane is present or heard whistling, and leave immediately call the fire department.
• If power lines are down outside the house, do not go on sale in puddles or water.
• Make sure all the food and water is safe. Let yourself get rid of objects that have been in contact with flood water.
• If in doubt, throw it out!
• When cleaning wear protective clothing, including rubber boots and rubber gloves.

It is also an interactive map that shows roads, remains of the floods on closed the website of INDOT.

Officials also stressed the importance for scammers of view, that claim to offer help after floods.

State officials say should avoid signing contracts without having to look for a company, and wait until the job before the transfer of money takes place.

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