Montezuma County Public Health Flood Safety: Protecting Your Family, Home & Health

Floodwater Safety

Avoid Contact with Floodwaters

Do not walk, swim, or allow children or pets to play in flooded areas. Avoid rivers, streams, and lakes affected by flooding.

Wash Exposed Pets

If your pet has come into contact with potentially contaminated floodwater, wash them thoroughly with clean water.

Wash Exposed Skin and Hands

Clean any skin exposed to floodwater with soap and clean water as soon as possible. Wash hands frequently, especially before eating or preparing food.

Clean Contaminated Items

Wash clothing and household items that may have been exposed to floodwater. Discard items that cannot be safely cleaned and disinfected.

Protect Cuts and Wounds

• Keep cuts and scrapes covered with waterproof bandages.
• Thoroughly clean wounds exposed to floodwater.
• Watch for signs of infection, including redness, swelling, or increasing pain.
• Seek medical attention for deep cuts, puncture wounds, or injuries involving debris.

Watch for illness.
Contact a healthcare provider if you develop fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or stomach cramps after exposure to floodwater.

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