Emergency Preparedness and Response

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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Don’t enter damaged buildings until inspectors say it’s safe. More info from CDC 800-232-4636 or http://go.usa.gov/bff

Leave damaged buildings immediately if you hear unusual noises. More info from CDC 800-232-4636 or http://go.usa.gov/bff

Prevent child drownings. Keep kids from playing in or around flood water. More info from CDC 800-232-4636 or http://go.usa.gov/bGa

Don't use generators/grills in or next to home. Fumes can kill. More info from CDC 800-232-4636 or http://go.usa.gov/bfv .

Don't heat home with gas oven. Keep generators/grills outside. Fumes can kill. More info from CDC 800-232-4636 or http://go.usa.gov/bfv

Keep generators 25 ft outside door/window. Don't grill inside. Fumes can kill. More info from CDC 800-232-4636 or http://go.usa.gov/bfv

If you must use candles, use safe holders far from burnable things. More info from CDC 800-232-4636 or http://go.usa.gov/bfv

Don’t drive through floodwater, it can be deeper than you think. More info from CDC 800-232-4636 or http://go.usa.gov/bGc .

Check all drugs. Discard any that may have been contaminated by unsafe water. More info from CDC 800-232-4636 or http://go.usa.gov/jvZ .

You can use lifesaving drugs stored clean and safe if they look normal and dry. Call 1-800-232-4636 or http://go.usa.gov/jvZ .

To help care providers, keep a list of drugs and dietary supplements with you. More info from CDC 800-232-4636 or http://go.usa.gov/jvZ .

Replace all lifesaving drugs that may have been damaged, as soon as possible. Call 1-800-232-4636 or http://go.usa.gov/jvZ .

Never mix bleach and ammonia to clean; the fumes can kill. More info from CDC 800-232-4636 or http://go.usa.gov/bws .

See/smell mold? Clean with 1 cup household bleach per 1 gal. water. More info from CDC 800-232-4636 or http://go.usa.gov/bfy .

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