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Article: Restoration Industry Association Provides Homeowners with Flood Clean Up & Repair Tips
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- U.S. Newswire
- Article date:
- September 13, 2008
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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 ...