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Health Department Urges Safety During Flood Clean-Up

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Little Rock, Ark. As residents and volunteers clean up after flooding in the state, the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) urges anyone involved in clean up to be aware of the health risks. Flood water and sewer overflows can contain bacteria, viruses and other organisms that cause disease.

Tetanus
Due to the likelihood of a debris-related injury after a flood, it is recommended that all resp…

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