Flood aftermath brings rising injuries and CO concerns
Health officials warn flood cleanup brings flood related rashes cuts and eye infections while carbon monoxide poisoning from generators poses a major risk. Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids treats sixteen workers for possible exposure. St Luke's reports surge in emergency and inpatient visits as cleanup continues. University Hospitals Iowa City notes more injuries and first flood eye infection as waters recede.
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Mosquito concerns rise after Iowa floods
Health officials in Linn and Johnson counties warn flood waters create standing water that boosts mosquito breeding. Sentinel chickens and regular traps are being re established, with emphasis on Culex mosquitoes that can transmit West Nile virus and encephalitis. Residents should remove standing water and use protective clothing and DEET. Communities may use environmentally safe larvicides if stagnation persists.
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Southeast Iowa Flooding Reaches Mississippi RiverBorder
Flooding in Fort Madison Burlington and Keokuk as Mississippi River crest nears. Residents stack sandbags, levees reinforced. vigilant Iowa National Guard on duty. Officials warn of ongoing risk with three billion dollars in crop losses and possible replanting plans.
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DNR Eyes Massive Cleanup After Iowa Floods
Iowa DNR officials warn of a large post flood cleanup as Eastern Iowa specialists survey hundreds of underground tanks and damaged water systems. They will help plan flood waste disposal and demolition. Up to 4000 houses may be razed statewide.
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