REMINDER TO THE POPULATION DURING FLOODS
Hazards
- A rapid rise in water level caused by heavy rains (snowfalls), rapid melting of snow, as well as the breaking of dams and flooding of the surrounding area with a layer of water, flooding courtyards, streets of a populated area and the first floors of buildings, and posing a great threat to the population.
- The consequences of floods can be: contamination of drinking water from centralized and non-centralized water supply sources; the occurrence of infectious diseases among the population with water transmission. Actions of the population before a flood (threat of flooding of houses):
- It is recommended to clear the yard of snow in a timely manner; clean and clear the area of accumulated debris;
- Clean the cesspools of latrines and public outdoor toilets disinfect their surfaces with disinfectants;
- Prevent flooding of outbuildings and basements; make drainage ditches in the courtyard; clear nearby streams and ditches of debris and ice;
- Equip wells with covers; maintain log houses in good repair;
- It is necessary to ensure that the surrounding areas of houses, residential buildings and other objects are kept clean.
When a flood is announced, it is necessary to: - Stock up on sufficient quantities of drinking water in case the wells become unusable and the water supply system ceases to function; - Maintain personal hygiene, use only boiled or bottled water for drinking.
After the flood:
- You should not eat food products that have been exposed to melt (flood) water;
* Do not use water of questionable quality from wells or tap water for drinking purposes without appropriate laboratory testing;
* - Drain wells with drinking water by pumping contaminated water from them.
Compliance with basic hygiene rules in the event of emergency situations, as well as these recommendations, will protect you from many diseases.
Galymbek Alin,
Deputy Head of the Department of Sanitary and Epidemiological Control of East Kazakhstan Region