Storm season is in full swing, with tornadoes and windy thunderstorms leaving trails
of debris in their wakes, debris that may be heavy, bulky or even ripe with bacteria,
which can lead to potential health problems.
In the aftermath of a natural disaster, it often takes time for life to return to
normal for affected families. During that recovery period families should remain aware
of several potentially deadly hazards.
Oklahoma residents are more than familiar with the weather advisories and warnings
that come across the television and radio. When the sirens sound, Oklahomans know
what they need to do to be safe.
Many Oklahomans are now faced with a massive cleanup job after severe weather recently
ripped through the state. The storms left much destruction in their wakes, including
houses, cars and trees.
Salvaging personal possessions such as furniture is one of the main tasks on the to-do
list immediately after a tornado, flood or other natural disaster.
Depending on their source, storm and flood waters could contain a wide range of germs,
debris, chemicals and contaminants such as human and animal waste, trash, and hazards
such as oil and gasoline.
Insulation and building debris from tornadoes can cause problems for cattle producers,
difficulties that potentially could have a significant effect on animal health and
time management costs.
