Article: Restoration Industry Association Provides Homeowners with Flood Clean Up & Repair Tips

To: GARDEN EDITORS

Contact: Patricia L. Harman, Director of Communications, Restoration Industry Association, Office: +1-443-878-1002, Cell: +1- 410-456-3700, pharman@restorationindustry.org

COLUMBIA, Md., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Individuals returning home following Hurricane Ike should be aware of the numerous hazards they may encounter. The water may contain sewage, pesticides and other waterborne organisms that can cause disease, as well as sharp objects and other debris. Caution should be used when entering any flood-damaged structure. The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) offers these safety tips:

-- Wear heavy rubber gloves, thick-soled boots, goggles, hard hat and an N95 dust ...

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