Public health has launched a series of recommendations that must be followed after a flood like the one caused by DANA in País Valencià. Among them, he sees the use of gloves and boots to clean, as well as Protect your nose, mouth and eyes.
In this regard, it indicates that in the cleaning process the gas and electricity must be turned off; protect your nose, mouth and eyes, wear pants and long-sleeved shirts, protective gloves and rubber boots; open windows and doors to ventilate; remove all wet belongings, stagnant water, mud and mud; clean walls and floors and disinfect; In the case of finding animal corpses, they should be handled as little as possible, using the correct protective equipment; and avoid contact with body fluids and follow the council’s instructions for disposing of them.
In addition, it states that children, pregnant women and people with respiratory problems, such as asthma, or a weakened immune system, should not participate in cleaning tasks.
You must also follow the recommendations of the City Council regarding the supply and consumption of water; and, regarding possible carbon monoxide poisoning, it is recommended not to use portable generators that run on gasoline or diesel, propane or coal-burning equipment and other devices inside the home; Use generators at a distance of at least five meters from any door, window or ventilation grill.
Also, in this regard, if a pressure washer is used, one must ensure that the engine left out and at a distance of at least five meters from doors, windows or ventilation grills; and do not leave the vehicle engine running inside a garage next to the house, even with the gate open.
On the other hand, Public Health advises discard those materials that are wet and cannot be completely cleaned and dried within 24 to 48 hours, as they may continue to be a source of microorganism proliferation and mold presence.
In addition, garbage, as well as any type of organic waste generated, must be kept isolated in such a way that they cannot contaminate other people, soil or water, among others.
Finally, it is recommended do not ingest No food that may have been in direct contact with flood water, except cans and waterproof containers, which should be dried for at least one hour before opening or storing. Always follow the conservation instructions on the label.
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