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This compilation of resources is funded in part by NIEHS grant # P30 ES010126 and NC DHHS contract # 47421.

Drinking Water

Press Release October 22, 2024 – NCDHHS Provides Free Well Disinfection, Well Water Collection Kits to Communities Impacted by Hurricane Helene

Use Safe Water During An Emergency Pdf — Use Safe Water During an Emergency (English | Spanish) – CDC

Make Water Safe During an Emergency pdf — Make Water Safe During an Emergency (English | Spanish) – CDC

Preparing Your Well for the Next Flood (see pages 2-5 for what to do after a flood) – NCDHHS

Well disinfect after a flood — How to Disinfect Your Well After a Flood (English | Spanish) – NC DHHS

Safe Water — Safe Water (English | Spanish) – NC DHHS

Guidance: After Water is Restored Following Storm/Flood — Guidance: After Water is Restored Following Storm/ Flood (English | Spanish) – NC DHHS

Additional Drinking Water Resources

What to do during a Boil Water Advisory – CDC
FAQs about Well Water Testing – NC DHHS
Making Water Safe in an Emergency – CDC
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)-related Emergencies and Outbreaks- CDC

Food

Eat Safe Food Pdf — Eat Safe Food after a Power Outage (English | Spanish) – CDC

Food Safety (legal size) – USDA

Eat Safe Food (English | Spanish) – CDC