Baton Rouge Testing Lab and Consulting Firm offer FREE Tips and Sampling Testing Kits for Cleaning up after Katrina Flood Waters that may contain sewage and other contaminants

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Baton Rouge Testing Lab and Consulting Firm offer FREE Tips and Sampling Testing Kits for Cleaning up after Katrina Flood Waters that may contain sewage and other contaminants

Protect yourself, your coworkers, and your family by following these steps:

RALEIGH, CALIFORNIA, Sep. 7 -/E-Wire/-- Inside the Building or Home * Keep children and pets out of the affected area until cleanup has been completed. * Wear rubber boots, rubber gloves, and goggles during cleanup of affected area. * Remove and discard items that cannot be washed and disinfected (such as, mattresses, carpeting, carpet padding, rugs, upholstered furniture, cosmetics, stuffed animals, baby toys, pillows, foamrubber items, books, wall coverings, and most paper products). * Remove and discard drywall and insulation that has been contaminated with sewage or flood waters. * Thoroughly clean all hard surfaces (such as flooring, concrete, molding, wood and metal furniture, countertops, appliances, sinks, and other plumbing fixtures) with hot water and laundry or dish detergent. For electronic equipment, make sure it is completely dry before energizing. * Help the drying process by using fans, air conditioning units, and dehumidifiers. * After completing the cleanup, wash your hands with soap and water. Use water that has been boiled for 1 minute (allow the water to cool before washing your hands). o Or you may use water that has been disinfected for personal hygiene use (solution of 1/8 teaspoon of household bleach per 1 gallon of water). Let it stand for 30 minutes. If the water is cloudy, use a solution of Â¼ teaspoon of household bleach per 1 gallon of water. * Wash all clothes worn during the cleanup in hot water and detergent. These clothes should be washed separately from uncontaminated clothes and linens. * Wash clothes contaminated with flood or sewage water in hot water and detergent. It is recommended that a laundromat be used for washing large quantities of clothes and linens until your onsite wastewater system has been professionally inspected and serviced. * Seek immediate medical attention if you become injured or ill.

Outside the Building or Home * Keep children and pets out of the affected area until cleanup has been completed. * Wear rubber boots, rubber gloves, and goggles during cleanup of affected area. * Have your onsite waste-water system professionally inspected and serviced if you suspect damage. * Wash all clothes worn during the cleanup in hot water and detergent. These clothes should be washed separately from uncontaminated clothes and linens. * After completing the cleanup, wash your hands with soap and water. Use water that has been boiled for 1 minute (allow the water to cool before washing your hands). o Or you may use water that has been disinfected for personal hygiene use (solution of 1/8 teaspoon of household bleach per 1 gallon of water). Let it stand for 30 minutes. If the water is cloudy, use solution of Â¼ teaspoon of household bleach per 1 gallon of water. * Seek immediate medical attention if you become injured or ill. The information in this fact sheet is general in nature and is not intended to be used as a substitute for professional advice. For more information, please contact your local health department. To learn more, visit CDC's flood pages at www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/floods/index.asp. For a free testing FREE sampling teste kitcollection kitslkits for bacteria, sewage contamination in buildings or mold, call EMSL at (800) 220-3675 or send an email to [REDACTED-EMAIL] . For a free FREE 7 step checklist of what to do if you have mold or sewage bacteria, call Wynn White at (225) 761-9141 or send an email to [REDACTED-EMAIL] ..

About Wynn L. White Consulting Engineers Based in Baton Rouge, LA, Wynn L. White Consulting Engineers, Inc. is a broad based environmental and engineering consulting firm founded in 1987. We provide professional engineering, environmental, health, and safety management services in the public and private sectors. For Further Information, Contact Wynn White at (225) 761-9141, [REDACTED-EMAIL] or visit the company website at www.wynnwhite.com .

About EMSL Analytical, Inc. Based in Baton Rouge, LA, EMSL Analytical, Inc. currently operates 24 testing laboratories throughout the nation with full analytical services, including environmental microbiology (mold, bacteria, sewage contamination, e-coli Llegionella, coliforms, indoor allergens, mycotoxins, endotoxins), DNA based polymerase chain reaction (PCR), asbestos, lead, indoor air quality, drinking water quality, industrial hygiene, environmental chemistry, materials, forensic, failure, and mechanical testing. In addition to laboratory services, the firm provides mold management seminars, free IAQ seminars, and free sampling workshops at locations throughout the country. For further information, contact Joe Frasca at (800) 220-3675, [REDACTED-EMAIL] or visit the company website at www.emsl.com .

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Joe Frasca EMSL Analytical, Inc. 1-[REDACTED-PHONE] (East Coast), 1-[REDACTED-PHONE], 1-[REDACTED-PHONE]

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