Public Health Spotlight: 2007 Flood Response

2007 Flood Response: News Releases & Fact Sheets

As the waters recede and community members begin the cleanup and recovery efforts, it is important to be aware of potential hazards in and around flooded areas.

Fact Sheets

• Food Protection and Salvage (pdf)
• Salvage and Cleaning of Flood Damaged Clothing and Fabrics (pdf)
• Private Well Flooding, Disinfection and Testing (pdf)
• Hazardous Substances Encountered in Flood Damage Cleanup (pdf)
• Disposal of Dead Livestock and Other Animal Carcasses (pdf)
• Flooded Septic Tanks and Drainfields - Flood Recovery (pdf)
• EPA Flood Cleanup and Avoiding Indoor Air Qualtiy Problems (pdf)
• DHS Protecting Against Carbon Monoxide Poisoning (pdf)
• EPA Protecting Against Carbon Monoxide Poisoning (pdf)

New Releases and Advisories

• North and central coast open for recreational shellfish harvesting

• Precautionary health advisory LIFTED for Oregon beaches
• Se retira la advertencia de salud sobre las playa de Oregon

• Kids in Oregon's disaster areas need TLC, says psychologist

• Oregon Disaster Food Stamps: now available!
• Cupones de Alimentos por Desastres en Oregon: ¡Disponibles ahora!

• Awareness, action can ease disaster worker 'burnout'

• Public health officials offer protective clean-up guidelines
• Oficiales de Salud Pública ofrecen directrices de protección para los trabajos de limpieza

• North and central coast closed to shellfish harvesting
• Clausura de la Costa Norte y Central para la cosecha de mariscos

• Safety tips for people returning to flood and wind-damaged areas

  Consejo de seguridad a lugares afectadas por la inundación

• Precautionary health advisory issued for Oregon beaches
• Aviso preventivo de salud para las playas del Estado de Oregon

• When disaster strikes, coping techniques help those at 'ground zero'

• Health officials advise people in flood areas do not need to seek extra vaccinations

  Oficiales de Salud dicen que no hay necesidad de que las personas en áreas afectadas por inundación sean inmunizadas con vacunas adicionales

• Health officials warn of carbon monoxide danger from gas generators and alternative heating fuels
• Oficiales de Salud advierten del peligro del monóxido de carbono proveniente de los generadores de gas y de los combustibles alternativos para calefacción

• Public health officials advise private well-owners to take safety precautions after recent storms
• Oficiales de Salud Pública recomiendan a los dueños de pozos privados tomar precauciones después de las tormentas recientes

• Public health officials remind Oregonians about water and food safety precautions after recent storms
• Alerta: Con el agua y alimentos después de las tormentas

Related Links

• Governor declares state of emergency - get severe winter storm information
• DEQ - proper storm debris disposal
• Oregon OSHA - flood cleanup information
• Oregon Department of Agriculture - news and events
• U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - during and after a flood
• U.S. Department of Agriculture - food safety