DISASTER! - Homeland Security and Emergency Management ...

TIPS ON SANITATION OF HUMAN WASTEIn disaster situations, plumbing may not be usable due to broken sewer orwater lines, flooding, or freezing of the system. To avoid the spread ofdisease, it is critical that human waste be handled in a sanitary manner!Did you know…… one gram (0.035 oz) of human feces can contain 10 million viruses,1 million bacteria, 1,000 parasite cysts, and 100 parasite eggs!? 8IF TOILET OKAY BUT LINES ARE NOT…If water or sewer lines are damaged but toilet is still intact, you should linethe toilet bowl with a plastic bag to collect waste… but DO NOT flush thetoilet!! After use, add a small amount of disinfectant to bag, remove andseal bag (with a twist tie if reusing), and place bag in a tightly coveredcontainer away from people to reduce smell.IF TOILET IS UNUSABLE…If toilet is destroyed, a plastic bag in a bucket may be substituted. (Somecompanies make plastic buckets with snap-on lids.) After use, add a smallamount of disinfectant to the bag, and seal or cover bucket.DISINFECTANTS - easy and effective for home use in Sanitation ofHuman Waste. Choose one to store with your Disaster Supplies Kit:Chlorine Bleach - If water is available, a solution of 1 part liquid householdbleach to 10 parts water is best. DO NOT use dry bleach since it canburn you, corrode or dissolve things so not safe for this kind of use.Calcium hypochlorite - (e.g. HTH, etc.) Available in swimming poolsupply or hardware stores and several large discount stores. It can be usedin solution by mixing, then storing. Follow directions on the package.Portable toilet chemicals - These come in both liquid and dry formulasand are available at recreational vehicle (RV) supply stores. Use accordingto package directions. These chemicals are designed especially for toiletsthat are not connected to sewer lines.Powdered, chlorinated lime - Available at some building supply stores. Itcan be used dry and be sure to get chlorinated lime - not quick lime.There are also several types of camping toilets and portable toilets thatrange from fairly low dollars to hundreds of dollars. Or get a small shovelso you can at least dig a hole or latrine outside like campers do.www.itsadisaster.net or call 1-888-999-4325153