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Safety Precautions To Take If Your Home Is Flooded With Raw Sewage
Catherine Edwards
Raw sewage can get into your home during a major storm or flooding event, or it can enter your home during a sewage backup. Raw sewage can be particularly dangerous, and there are several precautions you should take if your home is compromised by it. Here are a few ways to keep your family safe as you begin to clean up the damage and make your home habitable once again.
Wear Protective Gear
Whether you are entering your home to assess the damage or to help with the cleanup efforts, you'll want to wear protective gear. The sewage can contain bacteria and other pathogens, which can lead to a variety of medical conditions, such as E. coli, hepatitis A, and salmonella. To protect yourself, wear goggles to cover your eyes and heavy-duty rubber gloves to keep your hands clean. If you have any open cuts or sores, be sure to bandage them before you enter the home. Rubber waders, such as those you might wear to go fishing, can provide added protection as well. Ventilator masks can prevent you from breathing in pathogens and mold spores.
Rent A Dumpster
You'll want a place to get rid of items that you aren't able to salvage from the flooding and sewage. A roll-off dumpster provides you with an easy way to get contaminated items out of your home. Talk to your dumpster rental company and let them know that you need a container for flood cleanup, and arrange to have it delivered to your home as soon as possible. This gives you a way to quickly remove large items, such as carpeting or damaged furniture, to help prevent mold growth and further contamination of the home.
Hire A Professional Cleaning Service
Simply washing down the walls and mopping your floors won't necessarily remove all of the pathogens from your home after a sewage flood. A professional flood restoration company can provide a thorough cleaning, and it can also use antimicrobial treatments on wood, drywall, and flooring to help eliminate the potential health hazards left behind by the sewage. The cleaning service can also provide industrial blower fans to dry out your home, which helps to prevent mold growth after the flooding.
Have Your Home Inspected
Look for another place to stay while your home is being cleaned to help ensure everyone's health. Once the home has been thoroughly cleaned and dried, hire an inspector who can determine if the home is safe to live in once again. In some cases, you may be able to have your city's inspector come through to make this determination. Don't move back in until you've been given the all-clear.
Your top priority after your home is flooded with sewage should be to look after the health and safety of your family. Remember that furnishings and possessions can be replaced, and in some cases, your water damage restoration company may be able to salvage some of your items after the flood.
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