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Hurricanes & Public Health Concerns
Below are links to information that is helpful for hurricane recovery.
- NJ Department of Health Talking Points (PDF)
- NJ Hurricane Sandy Relief and Recovery Assistance Guide (PDF)
- Red Cross Returning Home After a Flood Flyer (PDF)
Food
- Emergency Action Plans for Retail Food Establishments (PDF)
- Food Safety Following a Hurricane
- Food Safety (PDF)
- Guidance to Prevent Illness From Food and Water During Flooding and Hurricane Conditions
- Post-Hurricane Food Safety FAQs
- Re-Opening a Food Establishment After a Power Outage (PDF)
Water
- Answers to Commonly Asked Questions About Water Supply
- Disinfection of Private Wells (PDF)
- Local Boil Water Advisories
- US EPA Recommendations for How to Check Wells After a Flood Events (PDF)
Septic Systems
- Flood Water and Sewage (PDF)
- NJ211 Hurricane and Relief Recovery Assistance Guide 2011
- NJDHSS Opens Call Center for Public Health Concerns in Aftermath of Hurricane Irene, Flooding, Power Outages
- Pool Facilities, Natural Fresh Water Bathing Beaches and Residential Pools: Guidance for Bathing Facilities Affected by Hurricane Irene
- Post-Hurricane Tips from NJDHSS (PDF)
- US EPA Recommendations for How to Check Septic Systems after a Flood Events (PDF)
Other Valuable Information
- Animals and Insects (PDF)
- Carbon Monoxide (PDF)
- Cleaning and Mold Removal (PDF)
- Hurricane Sandy Children's Flyer (PDF)
- Hurricane Sandy Children's Flyer - Spanish (PDF)
- Personal Health and Hygiene (PDF)
Public Service Announcements (PSAs)
These audio PSAs provide information on mold education and encourage volunteers, contractors, and homeowners doing recovery work to protect their health by wearing protective gear such as gloves, boots and goggles.