1. Flood Water Is Contaminated

Flood water may contain sewage from rivers, soil and manure from fields, dead animals, dust from roads and factory yards, and other dirt. Such a water may contain eventually harmful chemicals, bacteria and parasites.

  • Do not drink flood water or store it for watering plants or any other purpose.
  • Do not touch flood water or walk through it, but if you have to, then use waterproof protective boots, gloves and clothes. Or a boat.
  • After you have moved through the flood unprotected, have a shower with a soap as soon as possible.


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