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Hurricane Recovery

Clean Up Safely After a Disaster

• Stay away from damaged buildings or structures that have not been examined and certified by an inspector.
• Wear hard hats, goggles, heavy work gloves, and watertight boots with steel toe and insole cleanup work.
• Carbon monoxide can cause certain illness and death.
• Remove and discard items that cannot be washed and disinfected.
• Never turn power on or off or use an electric tool or appliance while standing in water.

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