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flooding: Do-it-Yourself Tips for Flood Repair
- 06/30/09 01:16 AM
Individuals working in an area following a disastrous flood will be exposed to many hazards. The water may contain sewage, pesticides and other waterborne organisms that can cause disease, as well as sharp objects and other debris. Caution should be used upon entering any flood-damaged structure.
Health & Safety
Wear heavy rubber gloves; thick-soled boots, goggles, hard hat and an N95 dust mask. These are the minimum requirements for persons working in moldy or flood-contaminated houses.
Change your work clothes before entering any clean areas in a house or building to avoid crosscontamination.
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flooding: When Floodwaters Rise
- 06/11/09 01:18 AM
IF YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS HAS BEEN DAMAGED by a severe flood, it is natural to want to get back to your property to begin the cleanup process. However, the first rule is safety. The FEMA website warns us to be aware of roads or bridges possibly weakened or damaged by the flood. Flood waters are often considered "black water," meaning they may contain contaminates such as oil, gasoline, raw sewage and more - all of which may be harmful upon contact.
Electric lines are often down following a severe flood, and this can also be a severe hazard. FEMA cautions … (0 comments)
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flooding: Stay Grounded when Floods Rush In
- 05/19/09 01:25 AM
Floods rank as one of the most common and widespread natural disasters in the United States. Wheter you live near a coastline, along city streets, in the mountains, near a river or even in the desert there is a potential for suffering flood damage. In fact, 33% of all claims paid by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in 2007 were for policies in low-risk communities.
According to the NFIP, houses in the United States have a 26% chance of being damaged by a flood during the course of a 30-year mortgage while businesses face similar risks by flooding. On average, … (0 comments)
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Individuals working in an area following a disastrous flood will be exposed to many hazards. The water may contain sewage, pesticides and other waterborne organisms that can cause disease, as well as sharp objects and other debris. Caution should be used upon entering any flood-damaged structure.
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