The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) recommends that all private wells that have flooded (wells that have standing water around them) should be considered contaminated and the water should be tested.
As soon as water has receded, the well water should be tested for coliform bacteria....
On Wednesday the Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) issued guidance for first responders participating in flood response activities to prevent illness. For this guidance, see http://www.ri.gov/press/view/11072.
Many first responders have contacted HEALTH with specific questions about...
In light of recent emergency events, the Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) urges anyone with a disability, chronic condition, or special healthcare need to enroll in the Rhode Island Special Needs Emergency Registry. The intent of the Special Needs Emergency Registry is to have a reliable...
In response to flooding, the Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) is ordering all food facilities that meet any of the following criteria be closed until approved for reopening by the HEALTH:
--Drinking water well serving the food establishment was flooded
--Any part of the food...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) reminds Rhode Islanders that water from municipal public water systems is safe to drink. Rhode Island has separate systems for public drinking water and for sewer treatment. Flooding has had minimal effect on the public drinking water systems. If a...
Results released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show, as a region, New England’s H1N1 vaccination coverage rates were consistently the highest in the nation. In fact, the New England region’s vaccination rates were the highest in the country in six of seven...
The Rhode lsland Department of Health (HEALTH) reminds anyone participating in flood response activities to take precautions when working in floodwater. Floodwaters may contain raw sewage or other hazardous substances that can cause infections such as E. coli, Hepatitis A, or Tetanus.
Seek...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) is issuing the following information about how to safely clean up your home if you have had flooding. You will need to clean and dry your house and everything in it. Cleaning properly will remove hazards from bacteria and viruses, and drying will...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) wants private well owners to be aware of safety concerns due to the continued flooding in the state. Private wells that have flooded (wells that have standing water around them) should be considered contaminated. People with flooded wells should take...
Recent high volumes of rain are causing flooding and sewer system overflow in the state. Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) reminds all Rhode Islanders of precautions to take during floods:
-Avoid contact with floodwater when possible. Floodwaters may contain raw sewage or other...
