Participation in cleaning: People with health problems (mainly respiratory or immunocompromised), as well as children and pregnant women, should not participate in cleaning work.
Clothing and protection: Long-sleeved clothing and pants that do not leave arms or legs exposed should be worn. Additionally, cleaning should be carried out while protecting the nose, mouth, eyes and hands, using a mask, eye protection and gloves.
wash with soap and water after removing gloves, especially before breaks, before eating and at the end of cleaning tasks, paying particular attention to possible injuries. In the absence of soap, hydroalcoholic gels can be used to wash your hands after removing visible dirt with water.
Wash with hot water and laundry detergent contaminated with sewage or floodwater before reuse.
Disconnect the electricity and gas to prevent fire, electric shock or explosion.
Request health aid in case you feel any discomfort or have symptoms of infection.
If corpses are found: Humans: Do not touch or call authorities. Animals: Do not touch, if possible, and follow the instructions of each municipality in this regard.
Water consumption: Follow the recommendations of local entities in this regard. When in doubt, use bottled water if available.
Food: Wet foods that cannot be cleaned and dried within 48 hours should be discarded. In addition, in case of abundant mold, cleaning must be carried out while protecting the nose, mouth, eyes and hands, using a mask, eye protection and gloves. In addition, no food that has been in contact with floodwaters will be consumed, with the exception of canned foods, which must be dried and left for one hour before opening or storing; In all cases, the instructions on the packaging will be followed.
Ventilate stays as much as possible.
Clean walls and floors and disinfect with bleach or similar soaps. Remove wet furniture and utensils, as well as standing water.
It must be keep waste and organic remains separateds from contact with human beings or other objects that will come into contact with them.
Prevention of carbon monoxide poisoning (CO): do not use combustion appliances. The generators used must be more than 5 meters from doors, windows or ventilation grilles.
If a machine is used pressure washingmake sure the motor is outdoors and at least 5 meters from doors, windows or ventilation grilles. Do not leave the vehicle engine running in a garage near the house, even with the gate open.
