The lack of sanitation facilities following
\n major disaster can quickly create secondary problems unless basic guidelines
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If the water lines are damaged or if damage is suspected, do not flush
\n the toilet. Avoid digging holes in the ground and using these. Untreated
\n raw sewage can pollute fresh ground water supplies. It also attracts flies
\n and promotes the spread of diseases. <\/p>\n
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Tips for Staying Clean in an Emergency
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As much as possible, continue regular hygiene
\n habits such as brushing your teeth, washing your face, combing your hair
\n and even washing your body with a wet washcloth. This will help prevent
\n the spread of disease and irritation as well as help relieve stress. <\/p>\n
\n If, during an emergency situation, you develop vomiting or diarrhea, rest
\n and stop eating solid foods until the symptoms ease up. Take fluids, particularly
\n water, in small amounts at frequent intervals. As soon as can be tolerated,
\n resume eating semi-solid foods. Normal salt intake should be maintained.<\/p>\n
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These basic supplies should be kept <\/li>\n <\/li>\n Emergency Sewage Disposal<\/b><\/p>\n Water flush toilets cannot be used when water Even if water is available, local authorities may ask you not to use flush Failure to properly dispose of human wastes can lead to epidemics of such Temporary Toilet Provisions<\/b> Emergency Sewage Storage<\/b> Solutions for Apartment Dwellers<\/b> Controlling Odors and Insects<\/b> Other Supplies<\/b> Babies<\/b> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The lack of sanitation facilities following major disaster can quickly create secondary problems unless basic guidelines are followed. If the water lines are damaged or if damage is suspected, do not flush the toilet. Avoid digging holes in the ground and using these. Untreated raw sewage can pollute fresh ground water supplies. It also attracts […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nationalterroralert.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/872"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nationalterroralert.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nationalterroralert.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nationalterroralert.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nationalterroralert.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=872"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/nationalterroralert.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/872\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nationalterroralert.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=872"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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\n to flush the wastes down the sewer. Clogging may result and your living
\n conditions then become just that much more uncomfortable.<\/p>\n
\n toilets, wash basins, and other fixtures connected with soil pipes. The
\n sewer mains may be broken or clogged, which would make it impossible to
\n carry off such waste; or water may be needed for fire fighting or other
\n emergencies. It is necessary for every family to know emergency methods
\n of waste disposal in case such conditions arise.<\/p>\n
\n diseases as typhoid, dysentery, and diarrhea. At the same time, sewage
\n must be disposed of in ways that will prevent contamination of water supplies
\n used for drinking, cooking, bathing, laundering, and other domestic purposes.
\n Here are simple steps that any family can take to prevent such dangers
\n and discomforts.<\/p>\n
\n Right after an emergency, or during one, you will probably not have the
\n time and tools to prepare a complex emergency sanitation system. If there
\n is a delay of several days in restoring sewage service to your neighborhood,
\n you may find that disposal is a big problem. Your first task is to make
\n some temporary toilet provision for your family, especially the children.
\n Almost any covered metal or plastic container will do. You can use a covered
\n pail, a 5-gallon bucket, or a small kitchen garbage container with a foot
\n operated cover for an emergency toilet. Anything that has a cover and
\n will hold the contents until you can dispose of them will serve for sanitary
\n purposes at first.<\/p>\n
\n Keep on the premises at least one extra 10-gallon garbage can or other
\n waterproof container with a tight fitting cover. This should be lined
\n with paper and\/or a plastic bag. And the lid should be fastened to the
\n can to prevent its loss. Such a can may be used for the emergency storage
\n of body wastes until the public sewage system can be put back into action,
\n or until other arrangements can be made. Empty your emergency toilet into
\n this storage can as often as necessary. A small amount of household disinfectant
\n should be added after each use. If you live in an apartment, you may not
\n have a large garbage can or room to keep one. In that case, two smaller
\n covered pails or other containers will do just as well.<\/p>\n
\n Persons in city apartments, office buildings, or homes without yards should
\n keep a supply of waterproof paper containers on hand for emergency waste
\n disposal. Where flush toilets cannot be used and open ground is not available
\n for the construction of privies, such disposable containers offer a practical
\n method of emergency waste collection and disposal. Building managers should
\n plan for the collection of such containers and for their final disposal.
\n Before collection, the used containers may be stored in tightly covered
\n garbage cans or other water tight containers fitted with lids. Homemade
\n soil bags for this purpose can be prepared very easily by putting one
\n large grocery bag inside another, and a layer of shredded newspaper or
\n other absorbent material between. You should have sufficient grocery bags
\n on hand for possible emergencies. A supply of old newspapers will come
\n in handy for other sanitary uses also, such as wrapping garbage and lining
\n larger containers.<\/p>\n
\n Insecticides and deodorants should be used when necessary to control odors
\n and insects breeding in containers that cannot be emptied immediately.
\n At least 2 pints of household bleach solution should be kept on hand for
\n disinfecting purposes.<\/p>\n
\n Keep on hand an extra supply of toilet tissue, plus a supply of sanitary
\n napkins. If there is illness in the house that requires rubber sheeting
\n or other special sanitary equipment, make sure that adequate supplies
\n are available. At least a week’s accumulation of daily newspapers will
\n come in handy for insulating bedding from floors, and lining clothes against
\n cold, as well as for the sanitary uses already mentioned.<\/p>\n
\n If you have a baby in your home, you may find diaper laundering a problem
\n under emergency conditions. It is best to keep an ample supply of disposable
\n diapers on hand for emergency use. Or, any moisture resistant material
\n can be cut and folded to diaper size and lined with absorbent material.<\/p>\n