Urban Flooding: Hazards and Tips for Prevention

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This fact sheet addresses health hazards that may arise during and after urban flooding. It provides ways to avoid structural hazards and harmful exposures and tips to repair homes and other properties. It also highlights the importance of community planning and awareness in managing flood hazards effectively. Included is a list of personal protective equipment (PPE).

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Focus Areas: Natural Disasters; Severe Weather

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Families & Children

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Recovery; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Accident Prevention; Disaster Planning; Environmental Health; Floods; Hazardous Substances; Safety; Risk Assessment; Personal Protective Equipment

Institutions: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

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