Tips on contaminated water, vandalism, & harmful waste

2/15/2019 (Permalink)

Emergency tips

Water Damage From Contaminated Water:

DO:

• Avoid all contact with sewage and items contaminated by sewage.
• Wash your hands thoroughly after contact with contaminated items.

DON’T:

• Spread contaminated water by walking unnecessarily on damaged or wet areas.
• Turn on the HVAC system if there is a possibility spreading contaminated air.
• Use household fans to dry the structure and spread contaminants.
• Use products for personal hygiene and cleanliness if exposed to the contaminated areas.

Vandalism Damage:

DO:

• Hose or wash egg damage from building exterior as soon as possible.
• Vacuum glass particles from carpets and upholstery.
• Save containers which reveal the ingredients of spilled inks, cosmetics and paints.

DON’T:

• Attempt to remove ink, paint or cosmetic stains
• Operate damaged lamps or appliances.
• Discard furniture wood chips, broken pieces from porcelain, furniture or art objects.

Harmful Waste (Sewage, Bloodborne Pathogens, etc.)

DO:

• Stay out of affected areas.
• Call emergency service personnel if the situation is life-threatening.
• Treat all bodily fluids as if they are contaminated.

DON’T:

• Attempt cleanup of any kind
• Touch or handle items that might be contaminated with bodily fluids.