Hurricanes and Public Health Concerns Below are links to information that is helpful for hurricane recovery. NJ Hurricane Sandy Relief and Recovery Assistance Guide   NJ Department of Health Talking Points Red Cross Returning Home After a Flood Flyer OSHA Recommendations for Cleanup Protection Food Re-opening a food establishment after a power outage Post-Hurricane Food Safety Frequently Asked Questions Food Safety Following a Hurricane Guidance to Prevent Illness From Food and Water During Flooding and Hurricane Conditions Emergency Action Plans for Retail Food Establishments Food Safety Water Answers to Commonly Asked Questions about Water Supply US EPA Recommendations for How to Check Wells after a Flood Events Disinfection of Private Wells Local Boil Water Advisories Drinking Water Septic US EPA Recommendations for How to Check Septic Systems after a Flood Events Pool facilities, Natural fresh water bathing beaches and residential pools:  Guidance for bathing facilities affected by Hurricane Irene. NJDHSS Opens Call Center for Public Health Concerns in Aftermath of Hurricane Irene, Flooding, Power Outages Post-Hurricane Tips from NJDHSS Flood water and Sewage NJ211 Hurricane and Relief Recovery Assistance Guide 2011 Other Valuable Information Animals and insects cleaning and Mold removal Carbon Monoxide Personal Health and Hygiene Hurricane Sandy Children's Flyer Hurricane Sandy Children's Flyer - Spanish   Public Service Announcements (PSAs) featuring Health Commissioner Mary E. O'Dowd. These audio PSAs provide information on mold education and encourage volunteers, contractors, and homeowners doing recovery work to protect their health by wearing protective gear such as gloves, boots and goggles.   Commissioner O'Dowd Mold PSA [MP3 433kb] Commissioner O'Dowd Worker Safety PSA [MP3 420kb Information from the Centers for Disease Control Key Facts about Hurricane and Flood Recovery Worker and personal health and safety during a flood A Guide to Health and Safety During Hurricanes -- The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Information related to power outages   CDC - Drinking Water Advisory Tool Kit   Other information USDA - Food Safety Emergency Preparedness Fact sheet