Clean Up Remaining Debris
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Managing Debris after a Disaster
Separate debris into construction, vegetation, household hazardous, waste, white goods, and electronics categories.
DO NOT bury or burn debris.
Disaster debris should be disposed of in a Type III (Construction & Debris) landfill.
Getting Rid Of Standing Water
Preventing Waterborne
Illness After a Disaster
Always wash your hands.
Use only water that has been boiled, disinfected, or deemed safe by authorities.
Do not allow children to play in floodwaters as exposure to it may cause viruses, parasites, injuries, or infectious diseases.
Do not allow children to play with toys that have been in flood water.
Wash or discard all toys that have come into contact with flood waters.
Food Safety After a Disaster
Water Well Care After a Disaster
DO NOT drink water until the well has been tested.
DO NOT attempt to repair the water system yourself unless you are experienced.
IF you have water treatment devices, remove all membranes, cartridges and filters.
Disinfect both the drinking water well and plumbing to ensure that all infectious agents are killed.
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It is safest to drink bottled water until you are certain that water is free of contaminants and safe to drink at your childcare center.
It is very critical that you seek professional help prior to a disaster to determine ways to properly care for your well.
After a disaster, water contaminated with fuel or toxic chemicals will not be made safe by boiling or disinfection.
Septic Systems Care
DO NOT use the sewage system until water in the soil absorption field is lower than the water level around the house.
IF damage is suspected, have your system professionally inspected and serviced.
Contact your local health department before a disaster to obtain a list of septic system contractors who work in your area.
DO NOT pump the tank during flooded or saturated drain field conditions.
Be sure the septic tank’s manhole cover is secure and that inspection ports have been blocked or damaged.
What Did We Learn?
Understand the environmental hazards your facility may experience.
Create a disaster game plan.
Plan for the dangers of flood waters entering your facility & be aware of critical hazards that exist after a disaster.
Proceed with caution into your facility.
Proper food safety after a disaster is critical.
Eliminate standing water & be cautious of your water supply after a disaster.
Hindsight is 20/20,
but foresight is
priceless!
When We Prepare for Natural Disasters
