Do you know how your wastewater is treated? If you do not pay a bill for a sanitary sewer system, your home or business likely uses an on-si...
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Foodborne Illness: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 9 million cases of food poisoning each year, with 56,000 people be...
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Warning Signs for Severe Weather
Severe weather alerts and actions can help you prepare for natural disasters, such as tornadoes, hurrican...
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Individuals who drink water from a private well should have the water tested at least once a year for contamination.
Bacterial Contaminants...
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Water well treatment systems are generally either point-of-use systems or whole-house systems. Some treatment options require more than one ...
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Learn simple steps you can take at home to keep your food safe and your family healthy.
Few of us today raise the food we eat. That makes...
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BE PROACTIVE
The best way to protect your home and family is by preparing ahead of time.
MITIGATE
• Keep your home in good repair.
•...
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Before entering any building after a flood, make sure it is structurally sound and safe to enter. If you are not sure, ask local officials f...
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Tips on Cleaning and Reconditioning
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Buildings that have been exposed to floodwaters need to be evaluated for the extent of damage and the amount of cleanup and repairs necessar...
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Not all warped wood flooring can be repaired. The extent of damage depends partly on the kind of material used in the floor. Different woods...
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Decide which pieces are worth restoring. Make your decision according to these factors:
extent of damage
cost of the article
se...
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