REHABILITATION AFTER FLOOD

 

• Be aware of areas where floodwaters have receded. Return to your home only after authorities declare it is safe to do so.

• Assess your home for damages and move into the house only after it has been assessed as safe.

• If required, carry out necessary repairs to the house before moving in.

• Throw away carpets, rugs etc which have been damaged by the flood.

• Drive cautiously over roads which may have weakened and could collapse under the weight of a vehicle/tractor/bullock cart.

• Clean and disinfect everything that got wet. Mud left from floodwater can contain sewage and chemicals.

• Do not allow stagnant water to remain in puddles for long time as it will allow breeding of insects and mosquitoes.

• Clean your hand pumps and wells with bleaching powder before using them again. Continue to drink only boiled water or water treated with chlorine.

• Keep yourself safe against diseases and eat only cooked food after washing your hands thoroughly with soap and water.

• Dead cattle and livestock must be buried away from human settlements immediately in deep pits which shall be disinfected with bleaching powder after covering them with earth.

• Restore electricity in your houses only after ensuring it is safe to do so and nothing in contact with electrical system is wet.