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Important Health Notices for Health Care Professionals

Flooding and Your Health

Springtime is here and there are some communities that have reported flooding in Ontario. Flooding can cause damage to your home and property. It can also impact your health.

To help keep you and your family safe, you should know how to restore your home as soon as possible to protect your health, as well as what to do ensure your food and water is safe. The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care has developed two important facts sheet available for download below.

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After a Flood

English | French
3 pages | 57 kb | PDF format

Keeping Food and Water Safe After a Flood

English | French
2 pages | 51 kb | PDF format

Useful Flood-Related Websites

English | French
2 pages | 55 kb | PDF format

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