Heavy rains on Monday left many residents down dealing with flooded basements and other structures. Wayne County Department of Public Health offers a series of guidelines for homeowners who are struggling with the disease for the first time.
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Most importantly, never a tool or appliance in water. Water is a good conductor of electricity and this combination can kill you.
Once the water is drained from the basement, gloves, glasses and shoes before starting work. His cellar was can cause sewage with all sorts of nasty things that upset stomach and the skin filled.
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Sprinkle the inside of the cellar to round up mud and other debris, and remove it quickly. Then, open windows and use fans to dry in the basement for the next 24 to 48 hours. This will help slow the growth of mold.
If the water is not behind the walls of the structure, use a cup of bleach solution to one liter of water to start clean affected surfaces. If bleach, never mix with ammonia or other cleaning products. This creates toxic gases, which may be fatal if inhaled.
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Remove all drywall and insulation that has been soaked in flood, and dispose of all carpets, rugs, furniture and other items that have been in contact with them.
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In the weeks and months after the flood, check the growth of mold, which can cause a variety of diseases. It can be removed with bleach / water.
The county has more tips online waynecounty.com . Call the Department of Public Health at 1-734-727-7400 questions.
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