Here's some information to help you cleanup and recover after Hurricane #Sandy.

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epa.gov 31 Oct '12, 1pm

Here's some information to help you cleanup and recover after Hurricane #Sandy.

Limit contact with flood water. Flood water may have high levels of raw sewage or other hazardous substances. Early symptoms from exposure to contaminated flood water may include upset stomach, intestinal problems, headache and other flu-like discomfort. Anyone experiencing these and any other problems should immediately seek medical attention. What do I about water from household wells after a flood? Do not turn on the pump due to danger of electric shock. Do not drink or wash with water from the flooded well until it is tested and safe to use. Read more. What do I do with my home septic system after a flood? Do not use the sewage system until water in the soil absorption field is lower than the water level around the house. If you have a home-based or small business and your septic system has received chemicals, take extra precautions to prevent contact with water or inh...

Full article: http://www.epa.gov/hurricanes/index.html#recover_hurricane

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@donweek » 06 Nov '12, 2pm
RT @AIHA: RT @epagov: Did you lose power after Hurricane #Sandy? Generator exhaust is toxic. Put generators outside. More tips: [link]
@lacountyprlady » 06 Nov '12, 5am
RT @SCE: Did you lose power after Hurricane #Sandy? Generator exhaust is toxic. Put generators outside. [link] | via @EPAgov
@SCE » 06 Nov '12, 5am
Did you lose power after Hurricane #Sandy? Generator exhaust is toxic. Put generators outside. [link] | via @EPAgov
@EPAespanol » 05 Nov '12, 4pm
Todavía sin luz después de #Sandy? El escape del generador es tóxico. Úselo afuera. Más consejos [link]
@ConserveNow » 05 Nov '12, 4pm
RT @EPAgreenbldg: RT @EPAiaplus Are you dealing with flooding as a result of Hurricane #Sandy? Limit contact with flood water. More: [link]
@KineticoHQ » 05 Nov '12, 4pm
RT @EPAregion2: If you live in an area affected by Hurricane #Sandy - Here's info to help you clean up: [link]
@pwmag » 05 Nov '12, 2pm
RT @eparegion3: Are you dealing with flooding as a result of Hurricane #Sandy? Limit contact with flood water.More info:[link]
@LaAli » 04 Nov '12, 7pm
RT @EPAespanol: Tiene problemas con supuestos derrames o contaminación a raíz de la tormenta Sandy? Llame al Centro Nacional de... [link]
@gili92107 » 04 Nov '12, 5pm
RT @sejorg: RT @EPAregion3: Do you live in an area that was affected by Hurricane #Sandy? Here's information to help you cleanup: [link]
@Shorehawk » 04 Nov '12, 4pm
How to cleanup after #Sandy flooding - general info and links to resouces re: debris, mold and sewage [link]
@Sairey_Gamp » 04 Nov '12, 3pm
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@Wronkle » 03 Nov '12, 10pm
RT @votesolar: Ick, sun is better. Be safe all! @EPAgov: lose power after #Sandy? Exhaust is toxic. Put generators outside. Tips: [link]
@votesolar » 03 Nov '12, 7pm
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@whateverhewants » 03 Nov '12, 6pm
Report oil, chemical, or hazardous substance releases or spills to National Response Center 800-424-8802. [link] #Sandy #US
@EPA » 03 Nov '12, 3pm
Report oil, chemical, or hazardous substance releases or spills to National Response Center 800-424-8802. [link] #Sandy
@RhiannonKWY » 03 Nov '12, 2pm
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@Lauren_Keeler » 03 Nov '12, 1am
RT @edcmagazine: RT @EPAgov: Did you lose power after Hurricane #Sandy? Generator exhaust is toxic. Put generators outside. More tips: [link]
@wxyzach » 02 Nov '12, 11pm
“@EPAgov: Are you dealing w/ flooding as a result of Hurricane #Sandy? Limit contact with flood water. More info here: [link]”
@EPA » 02 Nov '12, 11pm
Are you dealing with flooding as a result of Hurricane #Sandy? Limit contact with flood water. More info here: [link]
@dougmcdaniel5 » 02 Nov '12, 8pm
Mold can cause serious health problems. After the flood, remove standing water and dry indoor areas. [link] #Sandy
@dougmcdaniel5 » 02 Nov '12, 8pm
Limit contact with flood water. Flood water may have high levels of raw sewage or other hazardous substances. [link] #Sandy
@dougmcdaniel5 » 02 Nov '12, 8pm
Generator exhaust is toxic. Always put generators outside well away from doors, windows, and vents. [link] #Sandy
@yolive1 » 02 Nov '12, 7pm
RT @EPAiaplus: Did you lose power after Hurricane #Sandy? Generator exhaust is toxic. Put generators outside. More tips: [link]
@EPAiaplus » 02 Nov '12, 7pm
Did you lose power after Hurricane #Sandy? Generator exhaust is toxic. Put generators outside. More tips: [link]
@SurlyTruckOp » 02 Nov '12, 12pm
RT @EPAnewengland: If you live in an area affected by Hurricane #Sandy - Here's info to help you cleanup: [link] (RT @EPAgov)
@EPAnewengland » 02 Nov '12, 11am
If you live in an area affected by Hurricane #Sandy - Here's info to help you cleanup: [link] (RT @EPAgov)
@RhyanRomaine » 02 Nov '12, 12am
Valuable information from the EPA [link] || @EPAgov #Sandy #njSandy
@HealthyNJ_UMDNJ » 01 Nov '12, 10pm
RT @NLM_DIMRC: RT @NLM_SIS: MT @epagov: Do you live in an area that was affected by Hurricane #Sandy? Info to help you cleanup: [link]
@NLM_DIMRC » 01 Nov '12, 9pm
RT @NLM_SIS: MT @epagov: Do you live in an area that was affected by Hurricane #Sandy? Info to help you cleanup: [link]
@OmololuOgbeni » 01 Nov '12, 9pm
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@NHDES_Rivers » 01 Nov '12, 7pm
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@NLM_OSP » 01 Nov '12, 4pm
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@EPAiaplus » 01 Nov '12, 4pm
In the wake of Hurricane #Sandy, here's information to consider during your cleanup and recovery process. [link]
@EPA » 01 Nov '12, 4pm
Do you live in an area that was affected by Hurricane #Sandy? Here's information to help you cleanup: [link] Please RT!
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@RhyanRomaine » 31 Oct '12, 9pm
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@UCSJean » 31 Oct '12, 7pm
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@EPA » 31 Oct '12, 5pm
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@BixWeber » 31 Oct '12, 1pm
Mold can cause serious health problems. RT @EPAgov Information to help you cleanup and recover after Hurricane #Sandy. [link]
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@GensuiteLLC » 31 Oct '12, 1pm
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