10/13/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/13/2024 12:14
Posted On: October 13, 2024
Volusia County Emergency Management officials are reminding residents to avoid standing in or walking and wading through Hurricane Milton floodwaters as they can contain sewage, fertilizers, and other contaminants that can cause injuries and create exposure to infectious diseases, E. coli, salmonella, and chemical hazards. Additional safety tips include:
In addition, no matter how deep it is, flood water can contain hidden threats that could cause life threatening injuries. Children should also avoid playing in flood or standing water and eating or drinking anything exposed to flood water should be avoided.