He Hurricane Milton It made landfall as a category 3 earlier than predicted on October 10, 2024. The cyclone, which was shaping up to be one of the most ‘devastating’ to hit Florida in 100 years, left flooding, structural damage, displaced people, The sea rose more than 3 meters above its normal level and caused several deaths.
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Although the hurricane is already moving away from Floridastorms and strong winds remain a concern and there is even a greater and quieter danger.
Plant City Manager Bill McDaniel Says Some Streets Are Completely ‘Impassable,’ Asks Neighbors “refrain from going out” and warns that flood waters can be “toxic.”
What are toxic waters and what could they cause?
He Center for Disease Control and Prevention explains that flood water after disasters and emergencies can be dangerous.
He even points out that everyone is at risk of drowning in this type of water, even if they know how to swim. So leaving the houses could be deadly.
even because Underwater there could be downed power lines, carcinogenic compounds such as arsenic, chromium and mercury, and wild or stray animals such as rodents and snakes.
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What can floods contain?
- Downed power lines.
- Human and livestock waste.
- Household, medical and industrial waste that is hazardous (chemical, biological and radiological).
- Coal ash waste that may contain carcinogenic compounds, such as arsenic, chromium and mercury.
- Others microbes and contaminants that can cause diseases.
- Physical objects such as wood, vehicles and debris.
- wild animals or strays, such as rodents and snakes
- Sharp objects, such as glass or metal fragments
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What could cause?
The diseases and health hazards that ‘toxic waters’ can bring with them are the following according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention of the United States.
- Wound infections
- Rash
- Gastrointestinal diseases
- Tetanus
Given this, authorities recommend that if you come into contact with water, people should wash their face and clothing well.
Furthermore, they must Prevent injuries, keep open wounds out of water, and protect yourself from animal bites and insect stings.
GERALDINE BAJONERO VÁSQUEZ
Journalist Latest News from EL TIEMPO
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