A REMINDER TO THE POPULATION AT THE ONSET OF FLOODS

· Hazard factors

- Rapid rise of the water level caused by heavy rains (snowfall), rapid melting of snow, as well as the breakthrough of dams and flooding of the surrounding area with a layer of water flooding courtyards, streets of the settlement and the first floors of buildings, and posing a great threat to the population.

- The consequences of floods may be: contamination of drinking water from centralized and non-centralized water supply sources; the occurrence of infectious diseases among the population with a water transmission factor.

Population actionsÞ

Before the flood (the threat of flooding of houses):

- It is recommended to clear the yard of snow in a timely manner; to clean and clean the territory of accumulated garbage;

- To clean the latrines of yard latrines and public outhouse toilets, disinfect their surfaces with disinfectants;

- To prevent flooding of outbuildings, basements; to make drainage ditches in the courtyard; to clean the nearest streams, ditches from garbage and ice;

- Equip wells with lids, keep log cabins in good condition;

- It is necessary to ensure the maintenance of the adjacent territory to houses, residential buildings and other objects in cleanliness.

When announcing the beginning of a flood , it is necessary:

- Stock up on sufficient drinking water in case the wells become unusable and the water supply system ceases to function;

- Observe personal hygiene, use only boiled or bottled water for drinking.

After the flood:

- Food products exposed to thawed (flood) waters should not be consumed;

- Do not use water of questionable quality from wells and tap water for drinking purposes without appropriate laboratory tests;

- Drain wells with drinking water by pumping contaminated water out of them.

Compliance with basic hygiene rules in case of emergencies, as well as these recommendations will protect you from many diseases.

 

RSU "Ulan district Department of sanitary and epidemiological control".