• Keep children and pets away from debris.

• Children should cover their arms, legs and feet when outside.

• Do not allow children to play in moving or standing water.

• Wash hands with soap and clean water. Clean and cover open wounds.

• Children should not help with clean-up. Do not use N-95 masks on children.

• Disinfect toys with diluted bleach. When in doubt, throw toys out.

• Keep children away from dead or stray animals.

• Use insect repellent with DEET or Picaridin on children when outside.

HELP YOUR CHILDREN PREPARE FOR AND RECOVER FROM DISASTERS WITH THESE ACTIVITY BOOKS. www.cdc.gov/phpr/readywrigley/books.htm AND www.cdc.gov/childrenindisasters/pdf/Being_Safe_After_a_Flood-Activity_Book.pdf

MORE INFORMATION ON CLEAN UP: www.cdc.gov/disasters/cleanup/facts.html

MORE INFORMATION ON DISINFECTING TOYS: www.cdc.gov/healthywater/emergency/cleaning-sanitizing/household-cleaning-sanitizing.html

CS286736A Updated Oct 6, 2017

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