After the Flood — Health and Safety Information
- Emergency Alerts & Information
- About Floods
- Drinking Water Safety
- Food Safety
- Flood Cleanup
- About Mold
- Mental and Emotional Health
Emergency Alerts & Information
- Dial 911 for Fire, Police or Ambulance
- Dial 2-1-1 for health and human services information
- Dial 5-1-1 for Vermont road conditions
- National Weather Service
- Vermont Emergency Management
About Floods
Learn about flood readiness, food and water safety after a flood or power outage, worker safety, flood cleanup and general health and safety precautions. Content provided by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Drinking Water Safety
If you have a private drinking water well affected by flooding, you may need to disinfect your water supply and get your water tested.
Food Safety
When freezers and refrigirators are without power for a time, or if gardens or foods are touched by flood waters, it's important to make sure that any rescued food is safe to eat.
- 09/06/11 - Food Safety Advisory
- Food Safety Guidelines
- Guidance for Vermont Food and Lodging Establishments
Flood Cleanup
Stay safe and healthy during cleanup, and avoid injuries and illness from hazards after the flood. It's best to wear protective clothing, gloves, boots, goggles and an N95 respirator, and keep children away from hazardous areas.
Health and Safety Precautions for Everyone
- 09/07/11 - Take Care to Avoid Injuries and Health Problems
- 09/10/11 - Post-Flood Hazards Rarely Linked to Increase in Illness
- Key Health and Safety Precautions
- Flood Water Hazards
Safe Return Home, to School and to Work
- 09/16/11 - Guidelines for Moving Salvaged Items
- 09/02/11 - Steps to Take Before Returning to your Home or School
- 09/01/11 - Health Guidance for Schools
- School Building Conditions & Damage Mitigation Resources
- Hurricane Resources Related to Mental Health
- Poster: Be Careful Outdoors
- Poster: Simple Steps to Keep from Being Hurt Outdoors
- Poster: Be Careful in Your Home
Cleanup and Waste Disposal Guidelines
- Flyer: Sorting Hurricane Debris
- Guide for Cleanup of Flooded Homes
- Demolition & Removal of Water-Damaged Building Materials
- Flood Sediment and Soil Clean-up Information
- How to use an N95 Respirator
- Worker Safety After a Flood (CDC)
- Flood Cleanup & Indoor Air Quality (EPA)
About Mold
- 09/16/11 - Health Department Offers Help for Mold Cleanup
- Questions & Answers about Mold
- Mold After a Disaster (CDC)
- Flyer: Get Rid of Mold (CDC)
- A Brief Guide to Mold in Your Home (EPA)