As the water level is returning to normal after a flood, a host of new dangers become evident. In your arsenal of equipment for when the water recedes, include rubber gloves, boots, thick and sturdy pants, protective eyewear, shovels, plastic bags, clotheslines and an alternate and trusted water source.
DAMAGE & DEBRIS
If there was damage to buildings or displaced debris from the storm surge, it’ll more than likely be lurking just under the water’s surface. Nails, screws, shards of glass and metal and a host of other sharp objects are waiting to be stepped on. Also, watch for downed power lines, broken gas pipes, damaged buildings and polluted drinking water.
What to do: In addition to wearing proper shoes or, better yet, boots, consider including tough denim or canvas…
