Sonoma County Well being Officer Dr. Sundari Mase has issued a public well being advisory in anticipation of potential excessive water hazards ensuing from days of stormy climate.
Some hazards that might end result from rising stream and river ranges embody flooding of residential areas and publicity to contaminated water, in accordance with a county information launch on Sunday.
Sonoma County residents ought to keep away from submersion in floodwaters as a result of they could include hazardous particles comparable to downed energy strains, human waste, medical waste, wild or stray animals and objects comparable to lumber and automobiles, the county mentioned.
Moreover, publicity to contaminated floodwaters could cause pores and skin rashes, gastrointestinal diseases and tetanus, in accordance with the assertion.
If a resident comes into contact with floodwater, they need to wash uncovered areas with cleaning soap and clear water as quickly as attainable. If cleaning soap and water will not be obtainable, they need to use alcohol-based wipes or sanitizers.
Any meals apart from a water-proof container that touches the floodwater have to be thrown away, in accordance with the assertion.