GENESEE COUNTY, MI -- With the amount of recent rainfall the Genesee County area has received, the Genesee County Health Department is sharing tips on how to stay healthy during seasons of storms and flooding.
A flood warning was put into effect on May 15 for areas by Kearsley Creek near Davison, according to the National Weather Service.
As of 11 a.m. May 15, the waters were at 9.6 feet and rising close to is 10 foot flood stage, according to NWS.
Here are health tips to know when there's flooding:
• Do not eat or drink anything contaminated with flood water because it can cause illness.
• Practice good hygiene and hand washing.
• Do not allow children to play in flood water areas.
• Wash children's hands frequently (always before meals).
• Do not allow children to play with toys that have been contaminated by flood water and have not been disinfected.
• Avoid exposure to flood waters if you have an open wound. Cover open wounds with a waterproof bandage.
• Mold can cause serious health problems. The key to mold control is moisture control. After the flood, remove standing water and dry indoor areas. Remove and discard anything that cannot be thoroughly dried.