City Of Fort Collins Warns Stay Out Of Flood Waters (Even Standing Water)
The City of Fort Collins is sharing this warning on its website and social media pages: "Please stay out of standing and flood waters that pose risks to your health, including infectious diseases, chemical hazards, and injuries."
Please heed their advice.
They have a handy PDF file posted which lists some of the dangers of standing water after a flood including:
- Infectious Diseases
- Diarrheal Diseases
- Wound Infections
- Chemical Hazards
- Injuries
- Drowning
- Electrical Hazards
Stay safe out there, and stay out of the water.