Health departments, health professionals, and the general public are making health inquiries about recent storms and flooding. The purpose of this web page is to highlight some precautions during flooding. Links and resources listed contain a variety of health and enviromental precautions. For any additional questions contact the Iowa Department of Public Health at 515-281-7689.
The following links will provide you with additional information:
Additional Resources
Press Releases
- Floods Illustrate Need for Cross-County Cooperation (07/01/08) More >>
- Common Sense Ways to Protect Yourself from Heat Illness (06/25/08) More >>
- Mosquito Prevention Key in Flood Recovery (06/23/08) More >>
- Continued High Waters Increase Stress Levels (06/20/08) More >>
- After the Flood: Preventing and Removing Mold (06/19/08) More >>
- Rural Health Concerns Include Flooded Wells (06/18/08) More >>
- Managing stress is important during flooding (06/16/08) More >>
- Tetanus and Hepatitis A Vaccinations Not Always Necessary in Floods (06/15/08) More >>
- Flooded areas pose risk of injury (06/15/08) More >>
- Avoiding Heat Illness during Flood Response (06/13/08) More >>
- IDPH Addresses Flood-Related Health Concerns (06/12/08) More >>
- Mobile Health Care Facility Deployed to Waterloo (06/11/08) More >>
- Health Concerns Rise with Flood Waters (06/10/08) More >>
After Action Report
For more information:
- Call 1-800-362-2736
- Environmental Health Concerns: contact (515) 281-0921
