Tornado Health Risks: Trauma First, Disease Prevention in Recovery
Immediate tornado dangers are traumatic: structural collapse, flying debris, high winds. Infectious disease spread is not a primary acute concern.
Post-Storm Disease Prevention
- Water: Boil/bottle until supply verified safe.
- Food: Discard perishables exposed to floodwater/debris; cook thoroughly.
- Wounds: Clean, cover, seek care for signs of infection.
- Sanitation: Disinfect flood-contaminated surfaces.
- Mosquitoes: Eliminate standing water; use repellent.
Priority: life safety first; hygiene measures during recovery phase.
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