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Helpful Publications

The below New York State Department of Health publications contain helpful information for dealing with the aftermath of a storm:

  • When There's A Flood: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Health and Safety (PDF)
  • Boil Water Notices: Information for Residents and Homeowners (PDF)
  • Sampling and Restoring Private Wells after a Flood
  • West Nile Virus Information
  • Carbon Monoxide: Know the Hazards
  • Carbon Monoxide: The Silent Killer
  • Don't be Left in the Dark
  • After a Flood: Drinking Water & Food Safety
  • Flood Cleanup and Home Repair
  • Sampling and Restoring Private Wells after a Flood
  • Flooding Quick Reference Guide
  • Health Checklist for Repairing Your Flooded Home
  • How to Avoid Getting Sick & Injured after a Flood
  • How to Use a Disposable Respirator
  • Information about Mold
  • Residential Oil Spills and Flooding
  • Repairing Your Flooded Home, American Red Cross

Further information about recovery efforts is available at:

  • Weather Emergencies: Storms, Floods, and Power Outages

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