If your home or business is affected by flood waters, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection wants the long difficult process of cleaning up to be a safe one.
Here is some info on the dos and don'ts of dealing with flood damage.
If you're going to clean inside your home, watch out for wet and loose plaster, it can be dangerous.
Also, watch for holes in the floor and loose boards or nails that may be sticking out.
What To Do Before, During And After A Flood
When it comes to cleaning, disinfect everything the flood waters have touched -- including walls and carpets -- with a 2 percent chlorine bleach solution.
It is recommended to add 2 or 3 caps full of bleach to a bucket of water.
Make sure you wear gloves and boots.
Do not handle electrical equipment in wet areas.
If you have any scratches or wounds, don't let them come in contact with the water.
All food, mattresses, carpets and rugs should be thrown out if they are touched by contaminated water.
Always ventilate and dry the inside of the house before trying to repair or salvage anything.
The DEP says replacing appliances is usually not necessary.
Washer, dryers and furnaces can usually be cleaned and then tested by a qualified technician.
Do not handle electrical equipment in wet areas.
Posted by The Media on 3/18/10 9:52 AM
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