What to do first when your house floods: Officials outline safety steps and cleanup guidance

What to do first when your house floods: Officials outline safety steps and cleanup guidance

Here's what homeowners faced with flood damage should do, according to federal and housing officials.

Safety steps before entering a flooded building

Heavy rainfall and flooding in King County have caused sewage overflows in many areas, and in flooded buildings mold can also quickly set in. Before you set foot in a flooded building, take these steps to protect yourself from electrocution, mold, and potential exposure to contaminants. The post Safety steps before entering a flooded building appeared first on PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER.