Service Kalamazoo County Health issues of food security, flood cleanup

Kalamazoo, Michigan -

Mineral water emergency, of course, but the Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services also encourages residents to adopt practices safely eat during and after the floods.

This includes the disinfection of all glass bottles and glasses Business undamaged outside when they return home.

"Food safety after a flood is an important part of individuals and families from foodborne and protect the original water, diseases," Vern Johnson, Director of Environmental Health County, said in a written statement Board. "A rule of thumb for all residents," when in doubt, throw it out. "

The department was also evidence on the management of water to drink and clean up after the flood.

food security

To avoid eating contaminated food and protect against disease, the Ministry of Health urges residents in flood these tips before and after follow.

in front:

• After bottled water in an emergency kit (enough for three days, one gallon per person / day).
• Label and date each perishable and canned glasses.
• will move cans and nonperishable items areas likely to be flooded

the following:

• and disinfect wash outside of the glass vessel in good condition and boxes in front of trade liberalization.
• Dispose of all containers of baby food (such as button cover jumped up baby food jars) to have been damaged flood water or suspended.
• before use usable again washing and disinfecting containers and utensils (pots, pans, glasses, ...).
• Drink only bottled water to public water and / or secure determines private property.
• If the packaging is damaged or food smells bad shot - no taste the first!
• Wash and disinfect all surfaces, countertops, appliances and furniture that have been exposed to flood water.

The quality of drinking water

When the water around a fountain form private pools, drinking water could affect the ingress of contaminants around the well casing. Until the water supply is determined by bacteriological, it becomes dangerous.

• Do not rely on filters.
• Drink only bottled water or purified water itself.
• to clean boiling water for 2 minutes.
• Contact the Environmental Health Unit of Kalamazoo County 269-373-5337 verification information for bacteriological contamination of the water supply.

housecleaning

Floods can cause considerable damage in and out of the house. Everyone knows basement flooding should consider the following tips:

• After all the water has been removed, wash the walls, floors and furniture, with plenty of soap or detergent. If possible, use warm or hot water. Areas can be disinfected by the use of a bleaching solution. Using eight (8) AA soup or half a cup of bleach per gallon of water. If the basement or other enclosed spaces, as much as possible to open vent cleaning windows and use fans when power is available.
• Severe flooding can cause significant damage to clothing, carpets, upholstered furniture, toys, bedding and the like. These elements should be discarded if they are cleaned and disinfected.
• Moving objects must be dried and exposed to sunlight.
• Discard clothing should not be within the reach of unauthorized collection waiting vultures are left.
  
• After a cellar clean, make sure that all clothes and body parts that have been washed to follow to avoid contact with flood water, rinse contaminated water in apartment districts.

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