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A good supply of clean water is a top priority in an emergency. Flooding can contaminate public water supplies and wells. If you are on public water, check with your water provider to be sure it is safe to drink. If you are on a private well and it was flooded, your well needs to be disinfected and the water tested. Visit the SCDES Well Water Quality Testing page for more information.

After the Storm

The hours and days immediately following a hurricane or flood can be especially dangerous. Of all deaths that are related to a hurricane, up to 77 percent are caused by drowning. Add to that the lack of power plus any damage sustained in the winds, and you have many concerns about the health and safety of yourself and your family.

When working on cleanup and rebuilding efforts after a severe weather event, it's important to be aware of potential asbestos-containing materials that could pose a health risk if not handled properly. Disturbing asbestos-containing materials during building repairs, renovations, or demolitions can release asbestos fibers or dust particles into the air, allowing them to be ingested or inhaled.

If your land and septic system are ever flooded, follow this advice:

• Do not use your sinks and toilets if the soil around your home and septic system is saturated and flooded. Your septic system will not work.
• Plug all drains in the basement and drastically reduce water use until the system has time to recover.
• If you clean up flood waters inside your home or basement, do not dump the water in your sink or toilet.
• Do not open the septic tank or have it pumped it out while the soil is still saturated.