Caution Advised Even After Flood Waters Recede

State health officials are urging Wisconsin residents who live in flooded areas to be cautious even after the water begins to recede. “Residents should avoid enteringfloodwaters because they may contain raw sewage if septic tanks have gotten overwhelmed by high rain levels, ” said Karen McKeown, State Health Officer. “Once cleanup begins, residents need to be aware of risks such as mold, contaminated food and water, not to mention the stress that can come during...(see release)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - Category: Hospital Management Authors: Source Type: news