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Hurricane Recovery

Prevent and Treat Other Illnesses and Injuries After a Hurricane or Flood

• Prevent Carbon Monoxide poisoning: Don't use a generator, pressure washer, charcoal grill, camp stove, or other gasoline- or charcoal-burning device inside your home or near a window, door, or vent.
• To prevent mold growth, clean wet items and surfaces with detergent and water.
• Avoid lifting any material that weighs more than 50 pounds (per person).

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