Floods

Floods, big or small, can have devastating effects on your home and your family. You can take steps to reduce the harm caused by flooding. Learn how to prepare for a flood, stay safe during a flood, and protect your health when you return home after a flood.

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Septic Systems After a Flood [EPA]

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Page last reviewed: August 28, 2017
Page last updated: August 28, 2017
Content source:
- National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH); Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR); National Center for Injury and Violence Prevention and Control (NCIPC)

Natural Disasters and Severe Weather

Floods

Before the Storm

After the Storm

Worker Safety

Water Safety

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