Emergency Preparedness Flood Preparation and Response
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Emergency Preparedness Flood Preparation and Response
The purpose of this memo is to share online emergency preparedness
resources developed by the Department of Health Services regarding flood
preparation and response.
As we approach spring, we are reminded with the melting of snow and the
current weather conditions that there is a risk of flooding. According to
NOAA's National Weather Service flooding causes more damage in the United
States than any other severe weather related event, an average of $5 billion
a year. In 2005, inland flooding from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita caused an
extraordinary loss of life and property damage.
Being prepared for a flood can not only help keep your patients,
residents, consumers and employees safe, it can also help minimize potential
flood damage and reduce the costs of recovery.
Are you prepared to respond to the dangers of floods? The Department of
Health Services has published the following resources to help you prepare
and respond to a flood.
Flooding
Health & Safety Tips
Water
Safety
Disinfecting
the Well and Water System
Reentering
your home after utility service interruption
Mold
General
Disaster Health and Safety Tips (Which includes Links to FEMA, Wisconsin
Emergency Management, and National Weather Service)
Evacuation
of Healthcare Facilities
Local Public
Health Department listing
For more information, contact your Local
Public Health Department
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Last Updated:
March 28, 2013
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