台风过后，这些注意事项你了解吗？
What to do after a typhoon? Here are some suggestions.
Continue to stay informed
Before going outside or returning home, wait for the “all clear” from local authorities to make sure it is safe to do so. Typhoons can cause great damage to buildings and infrastructure like roads and power lines. They also bring heavy rain that can cause flooding and increase the risk of water-borne (经水传播的) diseases like cholera and typhoid.
Continue to keep your family safe
▲Keep everyone away from hanging wires and unsafe structures.
▲Keep away from any floodwater — it is likely dirty and polluted.
▲Do not allow children to play around debris (碎片), as it can potentially injure them.
▲Keep yourself in warm, dry clothing as much as you can.
▲Make sure any water you are consuming is from a safe source and that food is cooked thoroughly. Do not consume any food that is damaged or may have spoiled due to power failures.
▲Make sure you wash your hands before eating and after using the toilet.
▲Consult a doctor immediately if any family member shows signs or symptoms of illness.
Clean up safely
Be careful if you need to pump any water from your home. Do it slowly and keep an eye out for dangers such as debris and electrical wires. If you can, dry as much as you can within 24 to 48 hours, keep wet areas ventilated and throw away anything that can’t be dried or fixed.
As much as possible, limit young children’s participation in cleaning up. Before children and teens can safely return, toys, clothing and living spaces should be cleaned and disinfected. Throw away any belongings if they have been badly polluted by floodwater.
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