House and Home : Safeguarding Your Health During Flood Damage Cleanup
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By: Chris Blastoyout
Date Submitted: 2008-11-01 09:57:30 - Article Views: 44
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After a flood the focus is obviously on the flood damage cleanup, but do not ignore your health simply to save your belongings. Flood water is often contaminated and can pose a variety of health problems for those who are attempting a flood damage cleanup to correct the damage.
The most important thing to do during flood damage cleanup is to make sure you have the appropriate safety equipment. The bare minimum recommended safety gear consists of a rubber rain suit, a mask or respirator, gloves, and waterproof boots. Many people overlook this in their eagerness to perform flood damage cleanup after flooding occurs, but risking your health for your belongings doesn't make a whole lot of sense.
After the flood waters recede, the standing water that is left over is a fertile breeding ground for bacteria which can cause many respiratory problems including lung disease. Even relatively clean water is no longer safe after a flood. It can be contaminated by sewage, pollutants, or bacteria even in the short time it has been pooled in your home. This is the single biggest health risk to flood damage cleanup. The CDC reports a sharp increase in respiratory problems after flooding in many areas.
Another thing to keep an eye on while doing flood damage cleanup are structural problems in your home the floodwater will weaken the construction material your house is made of. The wood, plaster, and tiles in your home can all be affected both by the weight and saturation of the floodwater. If a room looks as if it sagging in the middle you are going to want to have a structural engineer assess the damage before attempting flood damage cleanup. Remember, your safety is more important than your belongings. It won't do you much good to have a flooded home and a broken leg after you fall through the floor.
After the flood waters recede and the water restoration project has begun you will need to assess the damage to the home. The flood waters will usually leave a mark on the wall that denotes the high water mark. If the high water mark is near or above the electrical box in your home you should get the opinion of an electrician before trying to restore electric power to your home.
Now that you have made sure it is as safe as possible to do flood damage cleanup, restoration can begin.
If you have the means to rent a dumpster it is a great idea that will make flood damage cleanup that much easier. Clean each room from top to bottom and disinfect with bleach or another household cleaner throw away sodden items and you are on your way to recovering from the flooding that hit your area. Take it room by room and be careful. Before you know it the flood will be a memory of a hard time and you will be living in your nice clean and most importantly dry home. |
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