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The American economy has gone through some tough times lately. But, happily, we still lead the world in the production of corn, soybeans, beef, cheese and stories about Hillary Clinton.
Clinton has become famous in a unique, remarkable way. She's practically an organizing principle for the American consciousness. We see her everywhere. How could Barbara Walters have signed off from "The View" this week without a drop-in from H.R.C. — who holds the record for multiple appearances on Walters' annual Most Fascinating People roundup? How could Gloria Steinem have celebrated her 80th birthday party without a video visit from the former first lady/senator/secretary of state? How could the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries have gotten through its Las Vegas convention without a Hillary speech?
O.K., they had to pay her for the last one. But while she was there, somebody threw a shoe at her. At once, the nation had something new to talk about. People were trudging through their days amid dreary domestic headlines about crime, bad weather and congressional gridlock. Then suddenly it was — Hillary! Shoe!
It's so interesting how interested we are in her. Of course, she's a potential presidential candidate. But she's also got the critical national role of being someone Americans all have in common.
Ever since the industrial revolution, when Americans abandoned small-town life for anonymous cities, they've bonded by talking about celebrities. In 1800, people chatted over their back fence about the neighbors. In 1900, the guys on the assembly line no longer shared mutual friends, but they all knew that boxing champion John L. Sullivan was a terrible drunk, and had opinions about singer Lillian Russell's generous figure.
Today, the media's getting so fractured we don't even know the same famous people. We're long past the era when 100 million viewers would turn in to see how "M*A*S*H" turned out. There's still the Super Bowl, for which a large chunk of the country gathers around the TV in a touching show of faith that this is going to be the year when it isn't boring. But mainly we surf around for our own special favorite things — the Danish drama on Hulu, the Miley Cyrus video, the blog about "Hogs Gone Wild." Then on weekends we get together for a multigenerational dinner and talk about ... ourselves. Or the salad.
Or Hillary. It must be an ungodly burden to be both the most important political figure outside the White House and perhaps the last great all-purpose celebrity on the map. She's so familiar she's like a family member — even to the political right, although in that case it's something along the lines of a wicked stepmother. Rush Limbaugh recently entertained the theory that Clinton had "staged or set up" the shoe-throwing incident, although, really, if you were going to try to get attention with that kind of event, you'd have picked someplace more elevating than the scrap recyclers.
For the right, Clinton is responsible for nearly everything bad that occurs in the world, including the terrible kidnapping of the Nigerian schoolgirls — which happened either because Benghazi made us look weak (Laura Ingraham) or because the State Department never formally designated Boko Haram as a foreign terrorist organization. Also, Chelsea got pregnant because her mother wanted the positive press. Somewhere, right now someone is working on a story that will reveal that Hillary Clinton started the elevator fight between Jay-Z and his sister-in-law.
Everybody — right, left and middle — is talking about her presidential candidacy even though we've got more than two years before the presidential nominating convention. Karl Rove made headlines when he reportedly mused that Hillary might be able to conceal a "traumatic brain injury" during a run for the White House. (His estimate that she had spent "30 days" in the hospital after a fall last year was a mere 26 days off.) But Rove was not really worried that the public would fail to take a look at the health issues of all the presidential candidates when the race really begins. He was just keenly aware that without Hillary gossip, he might be stuck analyzing the presidential prospects of the current Democratic field: Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley.
It's hard to imagine what it must feel like to belong to everybody in such an intimate way. There's no one else in the same situation. Barack Obama is universally known, but these days, if you have a conversation at the dinner table about him, the real topic is going to be something like health care or the unemployment rate. We're so aware of his enormous responsibilities, we've sort of lost interest in Obama as a person. He may try to be diverting with the odd comment about sports or his dog, but, really, it doesn't work.
This is why Hillary Clinton is going to run for the White House. She wants to be president so people will stop talking about her.


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We have all watched the film and felt really bad at the end. Baahubali the Beginning had a surprising conclusion that left the world at large wondering, "Why did Kattappa kill Baahubali?"
The film's second part is now under production and everybody is eagerly waiting to know the answer. In the process, something hilarious has been happening over the internet, especially with the question above. People have practically invested all and every means of creativity to come up with hilarious memes and cartoons that showcase the question about Kattappa and Baahubali.
While we wait for Baahubali, The Conclusion, let us take a quick tour to the past and revisit these funny meme ghosts.
It all starts with Candy Crush Request. Could be the reason actually, going by the annoying sensation this famous game carries around
Talking about noise, one can never forget the real noise of the nation. Yes, Arnab wants to know, why Kattappa has killed Baahubali.
How can we ever have the CID series not carry this famous line – Zara Pata Lagao. The same has been conveniently adopted to explain the Kattappa question.
KRK needs his presence felt in the stupidest of situations. The celebrity's comic influence on Twitter has been transcended here as one of the reasons!!
And sometimes, Kattappa doesnt need to explain. Anything. Hell Yeah!!
One of the many scenes lifted to fit in the explanation here
Nothing ever is complete in India without a little Sunny drama. Not the Leone, but Deol.
Kejru Bhai has better explanation to do here
..And here come the great Caste battles
And the most favorite of them all..
Like Arnab famously says, India wants to know the answer. We sure hope it will be very soon!!

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This how you shouldn't use a selfie stick
It has revolutionized the way we take photos, it has become the most valuable travel companion, it has enraged people that do not use it, it has been banned from museums and recently even from Disney theme parks.
This is the the selfie stick, an inseparable extension of our arms that let our phones take pictures from angles we never even thought of before.
Sometimes though, this epic invention is also misused and trolled:
He is doing it right:
More from AOL.com:
Twitter blasts homophobes for wanting to move to Canada
This invention lets you control your computer with a banana
These people are making art out of screen glitches


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Developing the Role of the Physician Associate
Chaired by Dr Nick Jenkins Executive Medical Director West Suffolk Hospital Clinical Fellow National Leadership Academy & Director National Physician Associate Expansion Programme this one day conference focused on developing the role of the Physician Associate in your service, how the demonstrated benefits of the role can support you and your service and improve patient care.
Developing the role of the Physician Associate?
Alex Reynolds Vascular Surgery Physician Associate St Georges Healthcare NHS Trust Lecturer University of Reading
- the Physician Associate role and duties
- how can the Physician Associate benefit your workforce and improve patient care?
- accountability of the Physician Associate and regulation
- supporting the Physician Associate in their roles
- national developments
In his presentation Alex commented;
PA's bring a whole different skill set to a specialty – this can help doctors with decision making
PA's are permanent members of the team. This means that they can provide continuity of care for patients and departments
The more you invest in PA's the more they will be able to provide
PA's can provide more time to the patient – this can help to build rapport, provide explanations and alleviate concern
PA's have ongoing CPD requirements
All PA's should have an MDI number – this is like a nationally recognised safety benchmark
Pre conference abstract
The Physician Associate role is becoming an integral role within the UK healthcare system. Many hospital trusts and primary care providers are interested in this newly developed healthcare professional, but can be unsure how to proceed. Employing a Physician Associate is the easy part, but utilising the skills they bring to its maximum effect can be quite challenging. In this short presentation, I hope to answer some of your questions and provide you with the knowledge about how to best develop a new Physician Associate role in your workplace.
Developing the role of Physician Associates in Hospitals
Dr Natalie King Consultant Physician & Physician Associate Tutor Surrey & Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Clinical lead KSS Physician Associate School
- a day in the life of a Physician Associate
- developing the role: utilising Physician Associates in practice
- how the role fits within the multi-disciplinary team
- supporting physician associates: the Medical and Clinical Directors role
- the potential role of Physician Associate
Dr King commented;
PA's strengthen and add value to clinical teams
PA's have a huge skills mix
On average, from planning, it takes 18 months to recruit a PA
Always check that PA's are qualified before recruiting – check all PA's are on the NVA and check this every year!
You must have a rigorous governance process
The value of a PA is realized over time – time and effort needs to be invested in them
Think creatively about what PA's can do for your service and patients
PA#'s can be part of a solution of matching skills mix to demand
PA numbers are expanding and role awareness is essential
Pre conference abstract:
This session will provide the clinician's perspective on employing and supervising Physician Associates in practice and will cover why Physician Associates are employed in secondary care and tips on appointing and retaining PAs. Physician Associates are appointed for varying reasons dependent on the employer. Whilst PAs can be helpful in many clinical areas as permanent members of staff who can be developed over time, they are not a solution for all and it is important to consider if PAs meet the requirements for your individual service. In secondary care PAs can see new patients, attend ward rounds and have a core set of clinical and practical skills. Many PAs are now learning extended skills and whilst unregulated as a profession employers need to ensure good governance behind PAs to ensure that patients and PAs are protected.
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust have developed a team of PAs working across medicine and other divisions and the talk will discuss how PAs develop in practice over a period of time and career progression and the function of the Kent Surrey and Sussex School of Physician Associates.
Educational and Clinical Supervision: the Physician's Perspective
Dr Sankara Raman Consultant Gastroenterologist, Lead Clinician Gastroenterology, Director of Medical Education With Teresa Dowsing Acute Elderly Care Practitioner George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
- the physician's role: working in partnership with Physician Associates
- maximising educational opportunities for Physicians Associates
- challenges and successes in educational and clinical supervision
- moving forward - faculty development and peer support our experience
Dr Raman and Teresa commented;
Whatever you put into a PA you get back. Support is key .
PA's are an integral part of a multiprofessional and multidisciplinary team
Annual appraisals are very important
Requirements for a PA:
• CBD/DOPS/mini CEX/MSF is recommended
• 40hrs CPD a year
• Need to recertify with an exam every 6 years
Future conferences of interest
Setting Up and Running Virtual Clinics
National PROMs Summit 2017
Effective Clinical Director
Managing Doctors in Difficulty and Difficult Doctors
Transforming Outpatient Services National Summit
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Prandelli had to replace both Daniele de Rossi and Ignazio Abate after they suffered muscle injuries against England last night and with his players exhausted after 120 minutes of football he stressed that all the emphasis will be on recovery ahead of Thursday's Euro 2012 semi-final in Warsaw.
"We have go to try to be fit and ready for Germany," he said. "We need to get out injured players back.
Germany start as favourites, especially as they have two days extra rest. But if we show the desire we showed tonight, we can give them a great game.
"This is the problem we face now, trying to get the players back fresh. We just have to be very efficient in our recovery. Abate and De Rossi had muscle problems.
"To be frank we just need to get to bed as quickly as possible and get as much rest as possible. We stopped celebrating 10 minutes after the game and immediately started thinking about the semi-final."
Prandelli is conscious of the fact that Joachim Low, the Germany coach, rested his front three against Greece in their quarter-final, so will have his attacking players at their sharpest.
"It showed that they are a great side, that they could make these changes and not jeopardise the result at all," he said.
After watching his side outplay England, albeit missing a series of excellent chances, he felt his side would get to another level against Germany.
"I was not surprised we dominated," he said. "I knew that we could control the game. The only worry I had that we might have allowed too much space on the break.
"We tried to play football in different areas, different phases, and we tried to bring them out but they didn't want to come out so we tried to hit them quickly.
"I think after this we can play football against Germany. We can give an even better performance. It will always be an open game against Germany."
Prandelli also revealed that Balotelli had shown "character" by demanding to take the first penalty and that he was "completely calm" when Andre Pirlo stepped up to take his chipped effort.
"I had my arm around my son as we watched the penalties and I told him it was amazing that he did not have to pay for a ticket to watch them," he said.


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Hey Hey.
I had planned on writing a different post today, but after yesterday's events in Boston, it just didn't seem appropriate. It is incredibly sad what our world is coming to.
Then I turned on the news during dinner and realized I shouldn't be complaining at all. I am alive, healthy, and safe. That is all that matters in life.
Little things that we take for granted should be appreciated more. Arguing with the boyfriend, stressing about my to-do lists, and just about stupid things in general are so silly.
Hope all of you are safe and healthy, especially my Boston blog friends <333


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November 28, 2012
The Blow-Out
We had an argument. It was a bad one. A blow-out, really. It was all about driving directions because fights like these usually start over something like that. See, I was leaving the house, heading for a meeting and she gave me directions. They seemed right and I'd never been there so I didn't know any better. Things started to go south when I found myself winding through a neighborhood. A short cut, I thought. But no.
Siri: Prepare to park your vehicle. Your destination is ahead.
Me: I'm in a neighborhood.
Siri: Your destination is ahead.
Me: Again, I'm in a neighborhood. With houses. I'm not even on the right street.
Siri: You have reached the end of the navigable route. You must now walk to your destination.
Me: That's someone's front yard!
Siri: You've reached your destination.
Me: Like hell I have. Your damn maps took me to the wrong place.
Siri: I don't see any places matching the wrong nearby.
Me: If you had eyes you would.
Siri: Would you like me to search the web for if you had eyes you would?
Me: No, just blow me.
Siri: I hope you don't kiss your mother with that mouth.
Me: I'm sorry Siri.
Siri: It's okay. Really.
Me: I was out of line. I won't let it happen again.
Siri: I'd like that Christopher.
I did eventually make it to the meeting, on time and without walking through anyone's backyard. And I made it with the help of another navigation app. Yes, I cheated on Siri. Though, when I opened the app and told it where I needed to go, because I was apparently in a neighborhood right behind the office building I was headed to, it encouraged me to walk as well. I think my iPhone thinks I'm fat.
Siri and I have made up, mended fences but I probably won't use Apple maps anytime soon. Unless I want to walk.
(Yes, this conversation happened exactly as written.)
Thanks for brightening my day!
Too funny!Posted by: linda at November 28, 2012 8:42 AM
Ha! I love the "I hope you don't kiss your mother with that mouth" response.Posted by: Carolyn at November 28, 2012 9:42 AM
Apple Maps is THE WORST. Egads!Posted by: Erin at November 28, 2012 11:16 AM
Wow, your Siri has her knickers in a twist! But knowing I'm not the only one who argues with her makes my day! :)Posted by: Kellie at November 28, 2012 12:25 PM
Love this! Glad I am not the only one who argues with Siri...I've also yelled at my GPS when it said "recalculating" because I pulled off at a rest stop. ;-) I believe my exact comment was "Shut up, you're a computer, you don't have to pee!!"Posted by: Kristin at November 28, 2012 1:28 PM
I got last summer with my son in Indiana on a road that was closed for construction. My IPhone GPS kept insisting it was there and I went around twice before I finally figured a way around it. I was in the middle of nowhere. In a state that I had never been.
I don't have the newest one, so I don't have Siri. I was crazy as neither my built-in GPS in my car nor my cell was of any use.Posted by: One Mom's Opinion at December 1, 2012 1:44 PM


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Ramirez, 34, has played his entire career with the White Sox.
The San Diego Padres have signed free–agent shortstop Alexei Ramirez to a one–year contract, reports MLB Network's Jon Heyman.
Ramirez, 34, has played his entire career with the Chicago White Sox. Last year, he played in 154 games, batting .249 with 10 home runs and 62 RBIs.
Since he was called up to the White Sox in 2008, he has played in more than 130 games each season.
• MLB free agency tracker: Follow every transaction
In his first year in the majors, Ramirez finished second in Rookie of the Year voting after batting .290 with 21 home runs and 77 RBIs. He has won the Silver Slugger award twice (2010 and 2014), and was named an All-Star in 2014.
The Padres were previously linked to 30-year-old shortstop Ian Desmond, also a free agent.
- Daniel Hersh


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Sunday, Aug 20, 2006, 10:59 am
ABC News headline: "Kerry Calls Lieberman the New Cheney"
Via Atrios, Stephanopoulos on This Week, interviewed Senator Kerry.
Aug. 20, 2006 — Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., blasted a fellow Democrat, Sen. Joe Lieberman, for continuing his bid in the Connecticut Senate race despite a narrow loss to newcomer Ned Lamont in the Democratic primary earlier this month.
"I'm concerned that [Lieberman] is making a Republican case," Kerry told ABC News' "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" in an exclusive appearance.
Kerry accused the 2000 Democratic vice presidential candidate of "adopting the rhetoric of Dick Cheney," on the issue of Iraq.
"Joe Lieberman is out of step with the people of Connecticut," Kerry added, insisting Lieberman's stance on Iraq, "shows you just why he got in trouble with the Democrats there."
Kerry called Lieberman's independent bid a "huge mistake" and applauded businessman-turned-politician Lamont as "courageous" for challenging Lieberman on the war.
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It's a problem we all face at some point: parents or grandparents start to get wobbly as they get older, followed by the inevitable falls and broken bones from which they frequently never fully recover. A team of Virginia Tech researchers has recently completed a study of the efficacy of pants with strategically placed sensors to determine the likelihood that a particular individual will take a tumble.
In a nutshell (you can read the abstract at IEEE Xplor, but the paper itself will be behind a paywall when it's published), Liu, Lockhart, Jones, and Martin from Virginia Tech's e-Textiles Lab determined that placing accelerometers at the ankle and hip to measure variations in vertical acceleration and angular velocity can identify gait irregularities that presage falling.
The idea is that you sew these "e-Tags" (e-Textile Attached Gadgets) into a pair of pants, tie them into a home automation or health-monitoring system, and grandma can live independently for a few more years without you hovering over her all the time. (For good, comprehensive coverage of the technology, pop over to physorg.com.)
On one hand, this seems like a nifty idea. But several potential roadblocks to adoption seem inevitable. For instance, people usually know when they're unsteady or prone to falling; they generally don't want other people to know. And think about the ways health insurers could
abuse potentially use the information.
Furthermore, how can you get the gizmo to provide a useful early-warning system? By the time the info gets signaled back, either you've hit the ground or you haven't. Sending a little shock through the system to tell the wearer, "Pay attention!" probably wouldn't fly, either.


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Repairing Your Flooded Home
- Magnus Robertson
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1 Repairing Your Flooded Home
2 Repairing Your Flooded Home Contents Step 1. Take Care of Yourself First Protect yourself and your family from stress, fatigue, and health hazards that follow a flood. Step 2. Give Your Home First Aid Once it is safe to go back in, protect your home and contents from further damage. Step 3. Get Organized Some things are not worth repairing and some things may be too complicated or expensive for you to do by yourself. A recovery plan can take these things into account and help you make the most of your time and money. Step 4. Dry Out Your Home Floodwaters damage materials, leave mud, silt and unknown contaminants, and promote the growth of mildew. You need to dry your home to reduce these hazards and the damage they cause. Step 5. Restore the Utilities The rest of your work will be much easier if you have heat, electricity, clean water, and sewage disposal. Step 6. Clean Up The walls, floors, closets, shelves, contents and any other flooded parts of your home should be thoroughly washed and disinfected. Step 7. Check on Financial Assistance Voluntary agencies, businesses, insurance, and government disaster programs can help you through recovery. Step 8. Rebuild and Floodproof Take your time to rebuild correctly and make improvements that will protect your building from damage by the next flood. Step 9. Prepare for the Next Flood Protect yourself from the next flood with flood insurance, a flood response plan, and community flood protection programs. This step also includes sources to go to for additional assistance. Index Important Phone Numbers Inside Back Cover Safety Precautions Inside Back Cover 2
3 Repairing Your Flooded Home About This Book This information is published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the American Red Cross to help flooded property owners. It is designed to be easily copied. Permission to reproduce all or any section of this material is hereby granted and encouraged. Copies of this book are available from your local Red Cross chapter or by writing: FEMA P. O. Box 2012 Jessup, MD
4 Repairing Your Flooded Home Following A Flood This book gives step-by-step advice you can use to clean up, rebuild, and get help after a flood. Before you start, read the safety precautions at the top of this document and review the nine steps that are summarized on the contents pages. Your home and its contents may look beyond hope, but many of your belongings can be restored. If you do things right, your flooded home can be cleaned up, dried out, rebuilt, and reoccupied sooner than you think. While you are doing the job ahead, you should remember these three important points: 1. Play it safe. The dangers are not over when the water goes down. Read the safety precautions at the top of this document. Your home s foundation may have been weakened, the electrical system may have shorted out, and floodwaters may have left behind things that could make you sick. Many flooded items, such as wallboard and mattresses, will hold mud and contamination forever. When in doubt, throw it out. Don t risk injury or infection. 2. Ask for help. Many people can do a lot of the clean up and repairs discussed in this book. But if you have technical questions or do not feel comfortable doing something, get professional help. If there is a federal disaster declaration, a telephone hotline will often be publicized to provide information about public, private, and voluntary agency programs to help you recover from the flood. Government disaster programs are there to help you, the taxpayer. You re paying for them; check them out. 3. Floodproof. It is very likely that your home will be flooded again someday. Floodproofing means using materials and practices that will prevent or minimize flood damage in the future. Many floodproofing techniques are inexpensive or can be easily incorporated into your rebuilding program. You can save a lot of money by floodproofing as you repair and rebuild. See Step 8. You should also prepare for the next flood by buying flood insurance and writing a flood response plan. 4
5 Repairing Your Flooded Home Acknowledgements This book was prepared for the Federal Emergency Management Agency under Contract Number EMW-89-C-3024 and EMW-91- K FEMA and the American Red Cross gratefully acknowledge the thoughtful assistance provided by the many individuals who reviewed this book. Reviewers included repair and reconstruction contractors, mental health professionals, sociologists, researchers, disaster assistance specialists, insurance experts, underwriters, structural engineers, public health agents, floodplain managers, emergency managers, education specialists, editorial experts, and graphic designers. 5
6 1 Take Care of Yourself First 1Take Care of Yourself First Y ou and your family have been through a disaster. Your life has been turned upside down, and it will take time for things to return to normal. Take a few minutes to review the safety and health precautions listed at the top of this document. Also, you should watch out for symptoms of anxiety, stress, and fatigue. With all the cleanup and repair jobs awaiting you, it may seem odd to spend the first chapter of a flood recovery book talking about emotional issues. But a disaster can do damage beyond the obvious destruction and debris you see everywhere. You should recognize that the flood can take its toll on you as well as your property. This first section is designed to remind you that you need to look after yourself and your family as you focus on the obvious tasks of cleanup and recovery. Your hidden enemy is stress. Watch for it. Care for Yourself Your body reacts to stress in many ways. You may expect to experience one or more of the warning signs as you deal with the flooding and recovery. Your body is just reminding you that times are difficult. Reactions to stress are common and usually temporary. Need some relief? Here are some steps you can take to relieve your tensions. Keep the family together Even in bad times, togetherness provides mutual support for all members. Discuss your problems. Talk to family and friends. Share your anxieties. Let others talk to you to help release tension. Crying is a natural response to a disaster. It s also a great way to release pent-up emotions. Rest often and eat well. You are more likely to suffer from stress and health problems when you are weak. Being active helps, but don t overdo it. Your body must have proper rest and nourishment for you to keep going. Set a manageable schedule. You have a million things to do, but you can t do everything at once. Make a list and do jobs one at a time. Establish a schedule to clean up and rebuild. Following the steps in this booklet will help you. Try to return to your preflood routines as quickly as possible. Routines give you something predictable to depend upon. Watch for signs of stress. You have just been through a disaster and the recovery period can be long, hard, and chaotic. Don t be surprised if you experience tension or see signs of stress in family members. Often other people will notice problems more readily than you do. Listen to them. Seek help. If you cannot shake feelings of despair or other telltale signs of stress, get professional help. Special outreach programs and crisis counseling are often set up following a disaster because so many people need help to cope with their situation. Contact the Red Cross for programs available in your area. Warning Signs of Stress Short tempers, frequent arguments Greater consumption of alcohol Smoking more than usual Getting upset over minor irritations Difficulty sleeping, bad dreams Aches, pains, stomach problems Apathy, loss of concentration Depression 6
7 1 Take Care of Yourself First Helping Children Keep the family together Listen to them Explain what happened Reassure them Be understanding Take care of yourself Floodproof as you rebuild. People who are prepared ahead of time are better able to deal with disasters. Getting ready for the next flood can give you a sense of control over the future. Besides, floodproofing will be a definite improvement to your property. Care for your children. Watch your children closely. You can expect to see them display fear or symptoms of stress. Fear is a normal reaction to any danger that threatens a person s well-being. Because their daily routine has been interrupted, children may experience considerable anxiety and fear. Those feelings are real and natural. You can help your children deal with the disaster by keeping in mind the following points. Try to keep the family together. Make an effort to establish normal family routines. Include children in cleanup activities. Children need and want to be important parts of the family. Listen to what children say. Encourage them to talk or otherwise express their feelings. Teenagers may need to talk with other teenagers. Explain the disaster factually. Children have vivid imaginations and what they don t understand can make them fearful. Knowing the facts can help children deal better with the disaster. Reassure children. Show them through words and actions that life will return to normal. Touching and holding are important. Hugs help. Try to find or replace pets or favorite toys. Be understanding. Avoid scolding children for things that might be flood-related, such as bed wetting, thumb sucking, or clinging to you. Remember, they are also going through a rough time. Take care of yourself. Your children reflect your fears and worries. If you take care of yourself, you will be better able to help your children cope. Stay healthy Infants, pregnant women, and people with health problems should avoid the flooded area until cleanup is complete. Small children tend to put things in their mouths. Pregnant women need to be cautious to avoid injury and exposure to disease. People with health problems are more likely to get sick or be injured. The Red Cross can help you replace medicine or lost prescriptions after a disaster. Your body is used to being clean. When you work in an area that has been flooded, you will be exposed to dangerous chemicals and germs that you are not used to and can make you very sick. Wash your hands with soap and water, thoroughly and often. This is especially important before handling food, eating, or smoking. If possible, use an antibacterial soap on your hands. Avoid biting your nails. Confirm that the water is clean and safe. Don t drink it or wash dishes until you re sure. (See Step 5). 7
8 1 Take Care of Yourself First Disinfect dishes and all items that floodwaters touched. Instructions for cleaning and disinfecting appliances and household items are covered in Step 6. Don t hurt yourself. Items are much heavier when wet. Don t try to move large objects by yourself. Unfortunately, injuries, especially back injuries, are a common side effect of cleaning up after a flood. Watch out for fatigue. When your body is tired, you are more prone to accidents. Set a realistic schedule for the work you will do each day. Be Safe Around Poisons. Many of the products you will use to clean, disinfect, and repair your home are poisons. Read and follow label instructions. And keep all chemical products out of the reach of children. Have the number for your local Poison Control Center posted by your telephone and call right away if anyone is poisoned. Report health hazards. Tell the Health Department about animal carcasses, rats, dangerous chemicals, and similar hazards on your property. Be patient. Above all, try to be patient with your family, your neighbors, the local, state, and federal authorities, and volunteer agency personnel. Remember that many others are in the same situation you are in, and it may take time for everyone to get service. You may have to wait your turn. Staying Healthy Wash up frequently Make sure the water is safe Disinfect everything Don t overdo it Report health hazards 8
9 2 Give Your Home First Aid 2Give Your Home First Aid A Note About Portable Generators Portable generators can be a big help if you are without power. But remember: Connect appliances one at a time to the generator. Never hook a generator directly to your household wiring yourself. Only a qualified electrician can do this. Use generators outdoors only. They give off carbon monoxide fumes. Avoid using extension cords with generators. If you must use them, check them often to make sure they have not become hot. I t is dangerous to go back into your home because the flood may have caused structural, electrical, and other hazards. After you have made things safe, take steps to protect your home and contents from further damage. Most of the information in this section assumes that the person doing the work has experience in construction and electrical repair. If you do not have experience in construction and electrical repair, do not try to do this work yourself. Hire a qualified contractor or an electrician. It is still a good idea to read the information in this book so you will have a better understanding of the jobs ahead, no matter who does them. Even if you have some experience with construction and electrical work, do not attempt any job if you feel uncertain about the right thing to do or you wonder if the job is beyond your skill or physical strength. Read the instructions in this book all the way through before you start. Gather your tools and supplies, and make sure you have enough help. There is plenty of work to go around after a flood. Do only those jobs you can do well and without injuring yourself. If you cannot afford to get professional help, check with your Red Cross chapter, your local emergency management agency, or your building department to see if there are any volunteer programs available to you. This section is designed for those who have experience in construction and electrical repair. If you are uncertain about these steps, contact a professional such as a licensed home repair contractor or an electrician. Make Sure It Is Safe to Go Back Some floods have more than one crest or peak. Even though the water looks like it s going down, it may rise again and trap you. Stay tuned to your radio or TV to find out if and when you can go back home. If you are not sure whether you can return, contact your local emergency manager. Read the safety precautions at the top of this document. Each year about 150 people die because of floods. Many of those fatalities are due to electrocution or other accidents that occur after the floodwaters have gone down. Have someone with you ask you check your home and do repairs. Dress for the task wear sturdy shoes and gloves. Things You will Need When It Is Safe to Return Home Flashlight First aid kit Battery-operated radio Waterproof boots or waders Safety clothing, such as a hard hat and gloves Boots or shoes with hard soles Dust mask 9
10 2 Give Your Home First Aid Camera or video camera to record damage Tools: crowbar, hammer, saw, pliers, crescent wrench, screw drivers, etc. Drinking water Trash bags A wooden stick for turning things over, scaring away snakes and small animals, and moving electrical wires Cleaning supplies Note: do not use candles before, during, or after a flood. Candles can easily tip over or invite child fire-play. Check Your Home Before You Go In If there is standing water next to the outside walls of your home, don t go in. You won t be able to tell if the building is safe or structurally sound. Before you go in, walk carefully around the outside of your home and check for loose power lines and gas leaks. You will know there is leaking gas by the putrid, distinct odor that is added to gas to let people know gas is leaking. If you find downed lines or leaks, call your utility company. Check the foundation for cracks or other damage. Examine porch roofs and overhangs to be sure they still have all their supports. Look for gaps between the steps and the home. If you see obvious damage, have a building inspector check the home before you go in. Some communities require official inspections for all buildings after a flood. If any supports or portions of the foundation wall are missing or the ground has washed away, the floor is not safe. If you have any doubts about safety, contact a contractor before going in. Proceed very carefully. Turn off the electricity Electricity and water don t mix. Turn the power off at your home! Even if the power company has turned off electricity to the area, you must still make certain your home s power supply is disconnected. You don t want the power company to turn it on without warning while you re working on it. The electricity must be turned off at the main breaker box or fuse box. Your utility company may have removed your electric meter. This does not always turn off the power. If you have to step in water to get to your electric box, call an electrician. Simply removing the electric meter does not always turn off the power. If you can get to your electric box without going through or standing in water, you can turn off the power yourself. (See box). Remember that if the electrical or gas controls are inside the home, do not turn them off until you can safely enter your home. Turn off the gas Gas appliances and pipes may have moved or broken during the flood, creating a gas leak. If you suspect a leak or smell gas, leave your home immediately and call the gas company from a neighbor s home. Leave the door open and, if the gas meter is outside, turn off the gas. How to Turn Off the Power main fuse circuit fuse Fuse Boxes 1. Stand on a dry spot. 2. If your box has a handle on the side, use a dry wooden stick or pole to pull the handle to OFF. 3. Use the stick to open the door. 4. Carefully pull out the main fuses. Use a dry wooden stick. 5. Unscrew and remove each circuit fuse main breaker circuit breaker Breaker Boxes 1. Stand on a dry spot. 2. Use a dry wooden stick or pole to open the door. 3. Use the stick to push the main breaker switch to OFF. 4. Use the stick to turn each circuit breaker to OFF 10
11 2 Give Your Home First Aid Safety Checklist Wait for the water to go down Report downed power lines Report gas leaks Check for structural damage Turn off electricity Turn off gas or fuel If your have gas appliances that were flooded, you will need to clean the mud out of the pilot and the burners. But first, you must turn off the gas. There is a valve next to the gas meter. If the valve handle is parallel to the pipe, the gas is on. You may need a pair of pliers or a wrench to turn the valve. Turn it 90 degrees (a quarter turn) so the handle is perpendicular to the pipe to shut the gas off. OFF Some gas meter valves will have a hole in the handle. this hole lines up with a hole in the valve body when the gas is shut off. (The gas company uses the hole is used by the gas company to lock or seal the valve closed when the building is vacant.) When the holes are lined up, you know that the gas supply has been shut off. To be sure the gas is off, write down the numbers on all the dials in the meter. Check the dials at least five minutes later. If the numbers have changed, the valve is not closed. Gas is still flowing. Telephone your utility company for help and keep clear of the area until the gas has stopped flowing. If you have a fuel oil or propane tank, it may have floated and broken the connecting pipes. Even an underground tank can float. Turn off the fuel valve at the tank and follow the instructions in Step 5 before you turn the fuel back on. Go Inside carefully If the door sticks and has to be forced open, it is probably swollen. If it only sticks at the bottom, it can be forced open. If it sticks at the top, your ceiling may be ready to fall. You can force the door open but wait outside the doorway for a minute where you will be protected if something falls. If the door won t open easily, it may be easier for you to enter your home through a window. Look carefully at the ceiling before you go in to be sure it is not ready to fall. Do not smoke or use candles, gas lanterns, or other open flames in your home. Air out your home completely there may be explosive gas. Check the ceiling for signs of sagging. If there was a lot of wind and rain or if the flood was very deep, your ceiling may be holding water. Wet plaster or wallboard is very heavy and dangerous if it falls. If the ceiling is sagging, do the following before you go in: 1. Make a poker by attaching a nail or other pointed object to the end of a long stick. (You might hammer a finish nail into the end of a broomstick.) 11
12 2 Give Your Home First Aid 2. Stand away from, not under, the sag. (Under a doorway is safest.) Poke a hole in the ceiling at the edge of the sag so any trapped water can begin to drain. Do not start at the center of the sag because the ceiling may collapse suddenly. 3. After the water drains, poke another hole, lower down the sag. Keep poking holes as you move to the lowest point. 4. Tear down the sagging ceiling using extreme caution it s very heavy. You ll have to replace it anyway. 5. Repeat this procedure for any room that has sagging ceilings. Step carefully. Water and mud make a floor very slippery. Also watch for snakes, other animals, loose flooring, holes, and nails. Check for cabinets and other tall pieces of furniture that might be ready to fall over. Remove mirrors and heavy pictures from walls. They will not stay up if the wallboard is wet. Rescue the Most Valuable Items Find and protect the irreplaceable valuables such as money, jewelry, insurance papers, photographs, and family heirlooms. Wash the mud off before the items can dry. Put articles in a safe place such as a dry second story or a plastic bag, or take them to a friend s home. Photographs, books, and other articles that are easily damaged when wet can be frozen and cleaned later when you have more time. Wash the mud off. Store the articles in plastic bags and take them to a friend who has electricity. Put them in a frost-free freezer to protect them from mildew and further damage until you have time to thaw and clean them. A photographer or camera shop can professionally clean wet photographs. Resist the urge to stop and clean everything you pick up. You need to get to work on protecting your home, assessing all the damages, and planning your recovery so you can save and restore as much as possible. You can clean up your belongings after you have done the more important things listed here. Protect Your Home From Further Damage You need to make sure that there will be no more damage from rain, wind, or animals. Your flood insurance policy may cover some of the cost of protecting your home from further damage or moving the contents to a safe place. (Read your policy and ask your agent what expenses are covered by your policy.) 12
13 2 Give Your Home First Aid Get fresh air moving through your home. Open windows and doors if weather permits. This will reduce the moisture and get rid of any gas in the home. Do not try to force open a swollen window. Instead of breaking glass, remove the molding and take the window sash out of its frame. Patch holes. Cover holes in the roof, walls, or windows with boards, tarps, or plastic sheeting. Plastic sheets or trash bags should be nailed down with wood strips or taped with duct tape to keep them from ripping loose. It may not look pretty, but you need to do this so rain won t cause any more water damage. Repair sagging floors or roof sections. Use 4 x 4 s or other heavy lumber to brace weak areas. If you re uncertain how to shore up floor or ceiling joists, call a contractor. Remove debris. Tree limbs or other trash that may have landed on or floated into the home should be cleared away. Check for broken or leaking water pipes. If you find any, cut off the water supply by turning off the valve at your water meter. If you can t find it, call the water company for help. Also check floor drains they may be clogged with debris. If the water pipes are not leaking, you can use your tap water for hosing and cleaning. But do not drink or cook with tap water until it has been declared safe. (If you are not on a municipal water system, the local health department will usually inspect your well and test your water. See Step 5.) Drain Your Basement Carefully If your basement is flooded, don t be in too big a hurry to pump it out. Here s why. Water in the ground outside your home is pushing hard against the outside of your basement walls. But the water inside your basement is pushing right back. 13
14 2 Give Your Home First Aid 5. When the water stops going back up, pump down another two to three feet and wait overnight. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until all water is pumped out of the basement. Health Precautions Assume that anything touched by floodwaters is contaminated. Wash hands frequently. Disinfect everything floodwaters have touched If you drain your basement too quickly, the pressure outside the walls will be greater than the pressure inside the walls and that may make the walls and floor crack and collapse, causing serious damage. To avoid this situation, follow these steps when you pump the water out of your basement: 1. Never go into a basement with standing water in it unless you are sure the electricity is off. 2. After floodwaters are no longer on top of the ground, you can start pumping the water out of the basement. Do not use gasoline-powered pumps or generators indoors because gasoline engines create deadly carbon monoxide exhaust fumes. 3. Pump the water level down two to three feet. Mark the level and wait overnight. 4. Check the water level the next day. If the water went back up, it s still too early to try to drain the basement. Wait overnight. Then pump the water down two to three feet again. Check the level the next day. Hose the House and Its Contents The mud left behind by floodwaters contains most of the health hazards you will face. It is very important to get rid of the mud as soon as possible. This is a lot easier if it is done before the mud dries out. Follow these steps: 1. Shovel out as much mud as possible. 2. Make sure the electricity is turned off. Unplug all appliances and lamps, remove all light bulbs, and remove the cover plates to wall switches and outlets that got wet. Check with your local building department to see if your code allows you to disconnect the wiring from the switches and outlets. If the code does not allow you to disconnect them, leave the wires connected and pull them out of their boxes as shown in the drawing. They can be replaced during Step 5 by an electrician. 14
15 2 Take Care of Yourself First If the code permits, it is probably best to throw away switches and outlets that were flooded and replace them with new ones. (See Step 5). 3. Check your water system for leaks from pipes that may have moved. (See Step 5). Even if your water supply is not safe to drink, it can be used for cleaning the home. If you have water, hose the home down, inside and out. If you have an attachment that sprays soap, wash and then rinse the walls and floors. Hose the furniture, too, and other major items that got muddy. 4. Heating and air conditioning ducts that got flooded will have mud left in them. If you don t clean them out, your system will be blowing foul, dusty air that contains the same health hazards you are trying to get rid of. To clean the ducts, remove the vents or registers. If possible, remove some sections of the ducts in the basement or crawl space to give you access to all areas. Then thoroughly hose out all the ducts. 5. While you hose the walls, thoroughly hose out the electrical outlet, switch boxes, and light sockets that you opened up. Follow the steps (found later in this document) before turning the electricity back on. 6. After you hose out the duck work to remove the mud, wash it with a disinfectant or sanitizer, such as the quaternary, phenolic, or pine oil based ones. (Check labels for the contents and instructions). If your ducts are in a slab or are otherwise inaccessible, have them cleaned by a professional. 7. Don t let the water sit on the floor for long, especially if your floor has particle board or other wood product that tends to fall apart when wet. Use a mop, wet vac, or squeegee. 15
16 3 Get Organized 3Get Organized Before you try to clean up and repair everything, you need to assess your damage and develop a recovery plan. An organized approach will make the best use of your time and money. If your structure is substantially damaged, you need to ask yourself if you should rebuild at all it may be smarter, safer, and cheaper to relocate. If you do rebuild, your recovery plan should include the floodproofing measures that can be incorporated with repairs and can save you thousands of dollars in the future (see Step 8). Call Your Insurance Agent You need to tell your agent about the damage to your home and contents so that your agent can file a claim. The sooner you can talk to your agent, the sooner your claim will be filed and an adjuster will be assigned to review your damage. How much of your loss is covered will depend on your policy. But even if you don t have full coverage, your agent may be able to give you advice about where to get help with cleanup and repairs. Your property insurance will fall into one of three categories: 1. Homeowner s insurance usually covers losses caused by wind, storm, or broken water pipes, but not surface flooding. Some homeowner s policies may cover basement flooding caused by sewer backup or sump pump failure. 2. Flood insurance covers most losses caused by surface floodwater. 3. Wind and hail insurance covers losses in coastal areas from the winds of a hurricane. In coastal areas, homeowner s insurance often does not cover damage from wind. Read your insurance policies so that you will know what is covered and what is not. If your insurance covers the damages, your agent will tell you when you can expect an adjuster to contact you. The adjuster will determine the costs to repair the damage to your home and your belongings. The adjuster will then submit those costs to the insurance company for final approval. Your agent will also tell you what to throw away, and what to set aside for the adjuster to review. Find out if your insurance covers living expenses while your home is being repaired. (Flood insurance does not cover that cost.) Start listing the damage List the damage and take pictures or videotapes as you clean up so you will have a complete and thorough record. Good records are needed for insurance claims, applications for disaster assistance, and income tax deductions. Some items that are health hazards, such as rotting food and debris, should be thrown away. Records to Keep Damage to the building Damage to the contents (see sample inventory form, next page) Receipts for cleanup and restoration expenses, such as material, labor, and equipment rental, and receipts for flood-related expenses, such as motel bills. (Keep these in one place, like in and envelope in your car.) 16
17 3 Get Organized Tell your agent or adjuster that you need to get rid of this trash before you throw it out. They should tell you what to do so that all of your losses can be recorded properly by the adjuster. (See other pages in this document on sorting items to discard.) You may be told to keep a sample of items such as a piece of carpet or upholstery to show the value of what you have thrown away. Ask someone to sign your record as a witness. If you have flood insurance, you will need to file a Proof of Loss form within 60 days of the flood. (See Step 7). Completing your own inventory form will make this form easier to complete and will also help the adjuster determine the costs to repair the damage to your home and belongings. Check for Structural Damage You need to find out whether there is any structural damage to your home. (You will probably need professional help in making this decision.) Is there evidence of broken or cracked basement or foundation walls? Are there broken pilings, shifted stairs, or slanted floors or walls? Any of these things could mean that the foundation, floors, or walls will have to be totally rebuilt. Repair safety hazards such as broken pilings or an undermined foundation before you proceed any further. Get professional help for any task you cannot confidently do yourself. You will need a building permit to repair structural damage. Talk to your building department before you start reconstruction or sign any repair contracts. If the damage to your home s structure exceeds 50% of the market value of your home, most local building codes will require you to elevate it above flood levels. Some may not allow you to rebuild at all. (For more information on building permits, See Step 8.) Ask the Big Question Odds are that the area where you live will flood again. Before you spend a great deal of money and effort repairing and rebuilding, ask yourself this question: Do I really want to be flooded again? If you think that you would be better off in a different location, talk to your local government or disaster assistance officials about help rebuilding where floods can no longer damage your home. There are programs that will buy some properties with houses that have been destroyed or substantially damaged. Other programs give financial help to move or elevate houses so they are above flood levels. See Step 7 for more information on floodproofing assistance programs. 17
18 3 Get Organized If you decide to stay, you can still make your home less susceptible to damage from the next flood. Before you start repairing and replacing things just like they were before, look at the floodproofing measures in Step 8. Floodproofing as you repair and rebuild can save a great deal of money over time. Protecting your home from future floods will also add value to your property. Plan Your Recovery Get organized with a recovery plan. A recovery plan is simply a list of jobs that need to be done. Planning can help you save time and money. Doing things in the right order will also make everyone feel better you ll know you are making progress without wasting effort. To develop a recovery plan, follow these steps: Make sure it is safe to work in your home. You ll want to go back to your home as quickly as possible. But you must make sure the building is safe and sound. (See Step 2). Review the rest of the recovery steps in this book. Start making lists. Begin with the projects such as replace furnace and dry out walls. Write down items you will need such as cleaning supplies or film and paper for record keeping. If necessary, make plans for a place to stay while you clean up. Decide what you can and can t do. You can save money by doing much of the work described in this book as you can. But be realistic. Jobs such as propping up broken foundations and replacing electrical service boxes are best left to the professionals. Many other jobs may be too involved or too heavy for you. Decide if you need financial assistance. If you need to replace items or hire a professional and you don t have insurance, there may be some voluntary organizations that can help you. (See Step 7.) Check the local newspaper, radio and TV stations for notices about Red Cross, church, and government disaster programs. Check with your mortgage holder. If your mortgage holder is listed on your insurance policy, you cannot cash your insurance claim check without their approval. Before you decide on repairing and floodproofing, make sure that your loan will not be affected. The mortgage holder may be able to provide financial help, such as deferring interest payments for a month or two. Think before you use credit cards. Credit cards may be the fastest way to handle repair and rebuilding expenses, but they are also very costly. Their interest rates can be up to two percent per month (24 percent per year). A second mortgage or low interest government loan is a much less expensive way to borrow money for home repairs. Keep talking openly with your family. Some of the biggest problems that come with a disaster are the mental strain of the loss and worries about the future. Work together and let everyone know what you will be doing in the days ahead. Cleanup and Repair Who does what? Jobs an owner can usually handle by following the steps in this book Sorting contents to be repaired or discarded Drying the ceiling, walls, and floors Drying and cleaning electrical circuits and boxes (if code allows) Removing minor debris such as branches and trash Checking the gas or oil system Fixing leaky pipes Checking sewage disposal system Building and contents cleaning Checking sources of financial assistance Minor floodproofing projects such as building an earthen wall or raising appliances Jobs that usually require services of a professional Structural repairs Restoring electrical service Wallboard taping and finishing Checking the water system to ensure that it is safe to drink. (That service is often free from the local health department.) Major debris removal such as tree cutting Electrical and gas appliance and motor cleaning and repair Cleaning leather, furs, upholstered furniture, and expensive carpeting Major floodproofing projects such as moving or elevating a home 18
19 4 Dry Out Your Home 4Dry Out Your Home F loodwaters affect a home three ways: 1. The water damages materials. Wallboard will disintegrate if it remains wet too long; wood can swell, warp, or rot; electrical parts can short out, malfunction, and cause fires or shock. 2. Mud, silt, and unknown contaminants in the water not only get everything dirty; they also create a health hazard. 3. Dampness promotes the growth of mildew, a mold or fungus that can grow on everything. The following steps work on all three of these problems. It is very important that they be followed in order. Lower the Humidity Everything will dry more quickly and clean more easily if you can reduce the humidity in the home. There are five ways to lower the humidity and stop the rot and mildew. But you ll have to delay using some methods if you have no electricity. (Read Step 5 before you attempt to restore the utilities.) Open up the house. If the humidity outside is lower than indoors, and if the weather permits, open all the doors and windows to exchange the moist indoor air for drier outdoor air. Your body will tell if the humidity is lower outdoors. If the sun is out, it should be drier outside. If you have a thermometer with a humidity gauge, you can monitor the indoor and outdoor humidity. On the other hand, when temperatures drop at night, an open home is warmer and will draw moisture indoors. At night and other times when the humidity is higher outdoors, close up the house. Open closet and cabinet doors. Remove drawers to allow air circulation. Drawers may stick because of swelling. Don t try to force them. Speed drying by opening up the back of the cabinet to let the air circulate. You will probably be able to remove the drawers as the cabinet dries out. Use fans. Fans help move the air and dry out your home. Do not use central air conditioning or the furnace blower if the ducts were under water. They will blow out dirty air, that might contain contaminants from the sediment left in the duct work. Clean or hose out the ducts first. (See Step 2.) Run dehumidifiers. Dehumidifiers and window air conditioners will reduce the moisture, especially in closed up areas. Use desiccants. Desiccants (materials that absorb moisture) are very useful in drying closets or other enclosed areas where air cannot move through. 19
20 4 Dry Out Your Home Desiccants like those listed below are usually available at hardware, grocery, or drug stores. Chemical dehumidifier packs used for drying boats and damp closets. Cat litter made of clay. Calcium chloride pellets used for melting ice in the winter. Hang pellets in a pillow case, nylon stocking, or other porous bag. Put a bucket underneath to catch dripping water. Close the closet or area being dried. Be careful. Calcium chloride can burn your skin. It will also make the air salty, so do not use this product near computers or other delicate equipment. Call a contractor. There are contractors who specialize in drying out flooded buildings. They have large fans and dehumidifiers that can dry out a house in a few days. Look in the yellow pages under Fire and Water Damage Restoration or under Dehumidifying. Be careful about contractors who inflate prices after a disaster and about out-of-town contractors who inflate prices after a disaster and about out-of-town contractors who request payment in advance. Be patient. Drying your home could take several weeks. Until your home is reasonably dry, damage caused by mildew and decay will continue. The musty odor will remain forever if the home is not thoroughly dried out well. Sort Contents and Discard Debris You have three types of contents that should go to three different places: items you want to save items to be discarded garbage Things you want to save Move these to a safe, dry place, such as the second story or outside. The longer they sit in water, the more damaged they become. In some cases, you may only be able to move them to one room while you clean the other rooms. Don t leave wood furniture in the sun or it will warp when it dries. To save an area rug, lay a sheet or some other material on top so the colors will not bleed. Clean it promptly. Things you don t want to save Put things you don t want to save outside to dry until the adjuster comes to confirm your losses. Take pictures or videotapes and list each item for the record. If you are not sure whether to throw something out, decide whether it is worth salvaging by checking the information in Step 6. Garbage Get rid of food and anything else that could spoil or go bad immediately. Don t let garbage build up. Garbage piles will cause yet another health hazard by attracting animals and insects. If your insurance adjuster has not come, tell your agent or adjuster that you need to get rid of potential health hazards. That person will tell you Items Soaked by Floodwater Should I Throw them Out? Usually Mattresses, pillows, foam rubber, large carpets, carpet padding, upholstered couches and chairs, books, paper products Always Food, cosmetics, medical supplies, stuffed animals, baby toys Questions about the Safety of Your Food? Call the USDA Food Safety Hotline: Professional home economists will answer your questions from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. eastern time, Monday through Friday. Questions About the Safety of Your Food? Call the USDA Food Safety Hotline: Professional home economists will answer your questions from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. eastern time, Monday through Friday. 20
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*It's damage control time for Omarion. The 26-year-old singer/dancer has had to interrupt his Saturday to make a special announcement to counter and earlier bogus announcement that said he was coming out of the closet.
Several blogs took the bait and published the phony release that claimed he was formally announcing that he is "bisexual"
The unedited press release read:
"I pride myself in being an honest, God Fearing, respectful man. I have kept my personal life private and wanted to keep it that way. Unfortunately, others are interested in profiting from my anguish; so before they can do that, I will clarify things. I am not at all what certain ex-band members are trying to paint me as, I am however a respectable, mature, proud, bisexual man."
Blackvoices.com's Jawn Murray is reporting that the fake press announcement was attributed to Sharron Wright at Sony Music, but points out that Omarion (real name: Omari Ishmael Grandberry) hasn't been on that label since April of 2008.
Francoise Blachette of The Purple Agency, who currently reps Omarion, promptly responded to BlackVoices' inquiry:
"The previously released statement regarding Omarion is false and was generated for negative publicity by an unknown person. Omarion will not contribute to anything negative said or done against him. Omarion respects all of his fans, no matter religion, sexuality, or race," she said in a statement.
Omarion also wanted folks to hear directly from regarding the matter, so he sent out this tweet: