Health Tip: Staying Safe After a Hurricane

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Just because a hurricane passes your area doesn’t mean the worst isn’t yet to come, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.

To stay safe in the aftermath of a hurricane, the CDC suggests:

• If the power is out, use flashlights instead of candles.
• Do not use any wet electrical devices.
• Do not use gas or coal-burning equipment indoors.
• Be careful near damaged buildings. Do not go inside if the structure is unsteady.
• Keep away from floodwater, power lines and dangerous materials.

Source: HealthDay

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