Disinfecting Water Wells
Asbestos
Lead Based Paint
Septic Systems after Flooding
Disinfecting Drinking Water
Flood Cleanup and the Air Safety
Many valuable and cherished personal items damaged by flood waters often can be rescued. Here are some tips on how to save some of your family treasures:
For more information, log onto preservecollections.org. To find a professional conservator, log onto conservation-us.org/membership/find-a-conservator.
Medicine that was exposed to flooding or unsafe municipal water could be contaminated and should be disposed of properly. Fort Bend County locations that you can take contaminated medications are listed below. The EPA also provides safe techniques to dispose of contaminated medicine at home. Before disposing of medicine, make sure you abide by any additional legal requirements which may apply to you.
For more information from the Environmental Protection Agency on How to Dispose of Medicines Properly click here.
Many homes lost power due to flooding. To have your power turned back on, contact your retail electric provider. However, if you have flood damage to your electrical system, it is recommended that you obtain an inspection from a certified electrician or electrical inspector. If you cannot utilize a private electrician or electrical inspector, Fort Bend County Fire Marshal will schedule an inspection by calling the Fire Marshal at 281-238-1500. Please be aware that inspections by the Fire Marshal are based on staffing availability, it could take up to 72 hours for the Fire Marshal’s Office to inspect your home.
Floodwaters
Floodwaters may contain fecal material from overflowing sewage systems, and agricultural and industrial byproducts.
Public Water Systems
If you are on a Public Water System (PWS), your municipality, water utility, or system owner will notify you of any unsafe drinking water conditions in the system and provide directions on what you can do to prevent exposure.
Fort Bend County does not provide water or sewer services. For issues concerning your home’s water system including quality of water, drainage, and retention concerns, or sewage back-up, contact your home’s city or MUD operator.
Ways to contact your city or MUD Operator:
Private Water Well Systems
Private drinking water wells in flooded areas should always be considered contaminated. If your well or the area around it was flooded:
Aguas de Inundación
Las aguas de inundación pueden contener material fecal de desbordamiento de sistemas de alcantarillado y subproductos agrícolas e industriales.
Sistemas Públicos de Agua
Si usted está en un Sistema Público de Agua (PWS), su municipalidad, utilidad de agua o propietario del sistema le notificará cualquier condición de agua potable insegura en el sistema y proporcionará instrucciones sobre lo que puede hacer para prevenir la exposición.
El condado de Fort Bend no proporciona servicios de agua o alcantarillado. Para asuntos relacionados con el sistema de agua de su casa, incluyendo la calidad de agua, drenaje y preocupaciones de retención, o de respaldo de aguas residuales, póngase en contacto con la ciudad de su hogar o el operador MUD.
Formas de contactar a su ciudad o operador de MUD:
Sistemas Privados de Agua
Los pozos privados de agua potable en zonas inundadas siempre deben considerarse contaminados. Si su pozo o el área alrededor de él fue inundado:
As you begin to recover from flood damage, cleaning supplies will be very important. Many cleaners and disinfectants contain harsh chemicals.
Choose the right cleaner for the job! Check out The Disaster Handbook at http://disaster.ifas.ufl.edu/ for a list of cleaner and disinfectant types and uses.
