TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC)

TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC)

THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC):

IN THE WAKE OF SANDY, IT IS IMPORTANT FOR CITIZENS TO REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO PROTECT YOUR LIFE AND HEALTH AND THAT OF YOUR FAMILY:

• DRINK CLEAN,SAFE WATER AND EAT SAFE,UNCONTAMINATED FOOD.
• KEEP GENERATORS OUTSIDE AT LEAST 25 FT FROM DOORS,WINDOWS AND VENTS.
• DO NOT GRILL INSIDE YOUR HOME,THE FUMES CAN KILL.
• NEVER TOUCH A DOWNED POWER LINE OR ANYTHING TOUCHING ONE.
• USE 1 CUP OF BLEACH FOR EACH GALLON OF WATER TO REMOVE MOLD.
• NEVER MIX BLEACH AND AMMONIA,THE FUMES CAN KILL.
• WASHING YOUR HANDS PREVENTS ILLNESS.
• SEEK HELP IF HAVING TROUBLE COPING.

FOR MORE LIFE SAVING HEALTH RELATED INFORMATION CALL THE CDC AT:  

800-232-4636,

TTY 888-232-6348.

HTTP://EMERGENCY.CDC.GOV/DISASTERS/