Emergency Notification

Flood Press Release 10-8-2024

October 8, 2024 1 min read
florida health

By Paige Patterson-Hughes

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Broward County (DOH-Broward)
urges residents to be aware of the health risks associated with flooding. Skin contact with flood
waters does not, by itself, pose a serious health risk. However, health hazards are a concern
when waters are or become contaminated with bacteria or contain dangerous debris.

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