I can’t believe it’s November already! For the many out there now dealing with Hurricane clean-up here are a few tips from people who have been in your shoes:
1. Safety first. Don’t start clearing debris and downed trees/branches from your yard until you are totally sure that there are no downed power lines nearby. For large, hanging limbs, cleanup is best left to a professional. For smaller branches you should cut them back to the trunk or main limb and discard.
2. Disinfect immediately. The longer your floors and walls stay moist the more likely it is that mold will grow. Begin by pumping out all standing water immediately. You can get a utility pump at most home improvement or hardware stores. Once the water is gone scrub all surfaces that came into contact with floodwater with bleach.
3. Protect yourself. If you’re struggling in Sandy’s aftermath I am sure that you first instinct is to get your life back to normal as quickly as possible, but don’t let your safety be overtaken by your desire for normalcy. Make sure that you and anyone else involved in cleanup wears a mast and gloves at all times. Also wear long pants, long sleeves, and boots.
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