Emergency Plan - Fylde Borough Council

Emergency Plan February 2007
• Dispose of ALL food that has come into contact with flood water. This includes tins as
they may be contaminated with sewage or chemicals left from the flood water.
• Do not refreeze food which has been thawed out. Throw away any defrosted food.
• Remember - for insurance purposes, keep a list of all food that you throw away.
GENERAL ADVICE
If you feel unwell, go immediately to your doctor. Tell him that your home was flooded.
• Any dust from drying out should be continuously vacuumed up.
• It is advisable that young children should not play directly on wooden floorboards,
damaged tiled floors and affected grassed or paved areas until they have been
thoroughly dried out.
• Don't eat garden or allotment produce that has been in contact with flood water.
• Any areas showing signs of mould should be treated with a fungicidal solution.
• Seek advice from your insurance company about any repair/replacement work you
think is necessary.
OTHER INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE FOLLOWING
Fylde Borough Council 01253 658658
for services such as advice on pumping out, refuse
removal, informal structural advice, advice
on cleansing and disinfection .
Association of British Insurers 0207 600 3333
Consult Yellow Pages for assistance in respect of Professional Surveyors, Electrical
Contractors, Hire Companies
ADVICE ON FLOOD DAMAGE FOODSTUFFS IN DOMESTIC PREMISES
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All foodstuffs, no matter how packaged, if contaminated with sewage, must be
disposed of.
Any foodstuffs which have been in DIRECT contact with floodwater must be disposed
of.
However, any foodstuffs contained in watertight packaging and subject to floodwater
damage, may be suitably cleansed by thoroughly washing the packaging in hot soapy
water, and could then be used.
Canned and packaged goods – if the seal of the package is damaged, or if the
packaging split, then the food must be disposed of. If cans show evidence of rust
(remove the label if necessary), then these should also be disposed of.
Frozen foods subject to prolonged thawing must be disposed of.
Where there is any uncertainty regarding the condition of your food, then please
contact Fylde Borough Council on 01253 658658 for further information and advice.
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