Floods: Protect Yourself
Clean-up work can be hazardous, so it's important to protect yourself. This Web page offers a few simple guidelines about what to think about before re-entering a home, personal protective equipment that you may need, and other safety concerns to think about.
Quick Tips:
- Basic Health Safety
- Basic Home Re-Entry
- Biting Insects and Ticks
- Confined Space Safety
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Extra Immunizations Not Needed During
Floods and Other Disasters (PDF: 55KB/1 page)
Detailed Information:
Other Non-MDH Resources:
- CDC: Reentering Your Flooded Home (PDF: 82KB/1 page) - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Red Cross: Recover after a disaster: Picking up the Pieces After a Disaster
