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The following Emergency
Tips were complied by members and staff of the National Institute of
Disaster Restoration, based on their wide experience with various
types of damage. It is not likely that your situation will
require all of these procedures. so apply those which common sense
indicates are appropriate.
Sewage & Flood Damage
Raw sewage and
flood waters contain bacteria and other micro organisms which are
extremely hazardous to human health. These can be transmitted by
touching contaminated items or by tracking them into uncontaminated
areas on shoes. Children and pets are especially vulnerable.
Frequent hand washing is an important preventive measure, Absorbent
materials such as carpeting and drywall may not be restorable after
direct contact with sewage-contaminated or flood-contaminated water.
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Treat all water-impacted surfaces and furnishings
as, toxic, until properly decontaminated.
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Keep children and pets out of contaminated areas.
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Track contaminated material into undamaged areas.
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Attempt to decontaminate surfaces with sprays and
other over-the-counter germicidal products, which, may not
fully disinfect contaminated surfaces"
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