For those beginning to start cleaning up debris on your property from Tuesday’s tornado, here are some health and safety tips to follow:
· Dress appropriately. Wear thick soled shoes, long pants and work gloves.
· Before you begin any debris clean up on your property, consider the last time you had a tetanus booster. If it has been more than 10 years since your last tetanus shot, get a booster. Also, during clean up if you suffer a puncture wound of any kind, it is encouraged that you get a booster.
Tetanus is a bacterial disease that produces a poison in the body. The poison can cause seizures, lock jaw and difficulty breathing. It can often take several months to fully recover.
WATER SAFETY INFORMATION:
For those who rely on well water, remember to check your well. If your well has sustained damage as a result of the tornado or is affected by flooding, do not drink from it until is has been tested or shocked.
It is recommended that you boil water for at least a minute prior to drinking.
Do not drink contaminated water.
Do not use contaminated water to wash dishes, brush teeth, mix formula, or make ice.