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News Release 368
FLOOD CLEANUP TIP: HOUSEHOLD CHEMICALS
Volume 36-368 |
Contact: Renee Bungart |
(For immediate release) |
573-751-4465 |
JEFFERSON CITY, MO., JUNE 19, 2008 -- Recent flooding has left behind numerous types of debris, including common household chemicals. Though these items may seem harmless, extreme caution should be used when cleaning up damaged containers and chemicals.
Wear rubber gloves, avoid breathing fumes or dust and only work in a well-ventilated area. Do not combine products. Household hazardous wastes should be separated from other wastes before disposal. Never dump chemicals down drains, storm sewers or toilets. Also, never burn these products. If no collection program is available, household hazardous waste may be taken to a permitted sanitary landfill.
Missourians seeking resource referrals or non-emergency help, as well as those wanting to volunteer, are urged to call 211. The 211 Service is now available for most areas of Missouri and helps citizens with disaster information and referrals. In areas where 211 is not operational, citizens may call 800-427-4626. Information is also available on the Web at www.211missouri.org, or by
e-mailing 211missouri@stl.unitedway.org.
The Department of Natural Resources also has additional resources available to help guide flood cleanup efforts available on its Web site at www.dnr.mo.gov/disaster.htm.
For news releases on the Web, visit www.dnr.mo.gov/newsrel. For a complete listing of the department's upcoming meetings, hearings and events, visit the department's online calendar at www.dnr.mo.gov/calendar/search.do.
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