Post Flooding Health Safety Tips

When the flood waters dry up around the region, what will be left is muck and mud and debris, all of which can hold health hazards.

Bobbie Spahn is a Public Health Nurse in Sheridan County, as well as the Public Health Coordinator. She has several tips for the public to stay healthy as clean-up takes place after flood waters recede.

Also of note, she says, is to keep children away from the water, as it is a breeding ground for a host of unpleasant and dangerous organisms and unknown objects.

A final tip, Spahn tells us, is what to do if an injury occurs while working to clean up property.

Questions, call Sheridan County Public Health at (307) 672-5169

Or visit http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/...