6 inches of rain floods Edinburg, nearby colonias - Monitor
>> Edinburg residents who need help are asked to contact the city’s Emergency Operations Center at (956) 316-7800. >> Check local media outlets for updated information and instructions. If you are away from home, return only when authorities say it is safe to do so. >> Before entering your home, look outside for loose power lines, damaged gas lines, foundation cracks or other damage. >> Watch out animals — especially poisonous snakes — that may have come into your home with the floodwater. >> If power lines are down outside your home, do not step in puddles or standing water. >> When it is safe to return home, wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and sturdy shoes when examining your walls, doors, staircases and windows for damage. >> During cleanup, wear protective clothing, including rubber gloves and rubber boots. >> Make sure your food and water are safe. Discard items that have come in contact with floodwater, including canned goods, water bottles, plastic utensils and baby bottle nipples. >> Do not use water that could be contaminated to wash dishes, brush teeth, prepare food, wash hands, make ice or make baby formula. Source: www.themonitor.com
