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… an emergency? If the police or RCMP orders you to evacuate your home or community, leave the area immediately. You are … people to assist you during an emergency. Give them keys to your home and add their contact information to a shared … PreparedBC: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-management/preparedbc Canadian Red Cross: www.redcross.ca … …
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… over land may come into contact with farmyards, manure, garbage, overflowing septic systems and other sources of … is available and proper disposal of human waste and garbage has been arranged. If a public water supply system serves your home, you will be notified if, and when, your water is …
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… drinking water. Wildfire smoke can have a harmful effect on your body. Drinking lots of water helps reduce inflammation … wellheads are burned or exposed to heat. If pipes are damaged and leak, there is also potential for bacterial … clarity, colour, smell and/or taste Electricity/power outages or fire damage to structures (e.g. building, water …
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… common ingredients used to manufacture the chlorine used in your drinking water. Why is chlorine added to drinking … reason they all get the generic labeling of “chlorine.” Your water supplier chooses the product used in your … natural disasters such as earthquakes and wildfires can damage water supply systems. Chlorine disinfection is an easy …
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… To register as a volunteer, contact an Emergency Management BC regional office in your area: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-management/contact-us . How can I manage stress while …
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… precautions when handling deteriorating pipes to protect your health against inhaling asbestos that is released into … from asbestos-cement pipes is not considered a risk to your health. While it is also possible that water droplets … drinking, contact the local environmental health officer at your health authority: First Nations Health Authority …
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… the outside. Moulds can also be found on or under water-damaged surfaces, such as behind baseboards, tiles and carpets. … earth, cover it with plastic If there is high humidity in your home that cannot otherwise be controlled, use a … devices, clean them before each use Clean and dry water damaged carpets, underlay and building materials within 24 to …
