39 search results for water quality

Returning Home After a Flood

https://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/Topics/EmergencyPreparedness/Types-of-risks/Flooding/Returning-home-after-a-flood

, health unit, partnership, planning, plans, indoor air quality, water safety, food disposal, water, after a flood until cleanup is finished and a supply of safe water and proper disposal or human waste, , or other hazardous items. During a flood, water leaves the normal course of streambeds and washes over, of the water. The contaminated water can make people sick and items that have been in contact, drinking water is available (if your water supply was previously deemed unsafe to drink); and Items

Food Safety After a Flood or Power Outage

https://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/Topics/EmergencyPreparedness/Types-of-risks/Flooding/Food-safety-after-a-flood-or-power-outage

a power outage or flood, it is important to consider the safety of your food and water to protect against any food or waterborne illnesses. Flood water may carry silt, raw sewage, oil, or chemical waste. Food and water may become contaminated if it comes in contact with contaminated flood water. Even if a food package appears dry it may have been contaminated if the flood water covers or seeps, items that have been in contact with contaminated flood water should be discarded. If your water

After a Flood or Power Outage

https://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/Topics/FoodSafety/after-a-power-outage

or flood it is important to consider the safety of your food and water to protect against any food or waterborne illnesses. Flood water may carry silt, raw sewage, oil or chemical waste. Food and water may become contaminated if it comes in contact with contaminated flood water. Even if a food package appears dry it may have been contaminated if the flood water covers or seeps into food containers, that have been in contact with contaminated flood water should be discarded. If your water source

Cleaning After a Flood

https://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/Topics/HealthyEnvironments/Indoor-Environment/After-a-flood/Cleaning-after-a-flood

). If you have extensive water damage and/or if a wide spread mould problem develops, professional, recommends keeping in mind indoor air quality after a flood cleanup. When cleaning after a flood, water with a wet/dry shop vacuum. Rinse, then clean all floors as quickly as possible. Flooring that has been deeply penetrated by flood water or sewage should be discarded. Work from the top down. Break out all ceilings and walls that have been soaked or that have absorbed water. Remove materials

Climate Action

https://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/Topics/ClimateChange/Take-action

. Conserve Water and Energy Adjusting your behaviour to conserve energy and water can be as simple as turning off the tap while brushing your, and water is a great way to reduce your impact on the environment and save money, areas. Green spaces in our communities increases our quality of life and improves health outcomes, the tips to stay safe in extreme temperatures.Be aware of the AQHI and air quality alerts and follow

Health Professionals Portal

https://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/JFY/HPPortal

water, recreational water, rabies, air quality, extreme heat

Annual Report 2023

https://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/HealthUnit/About/Publications/Reports/Annual-Report-2023

services, such as food safety and water quality inspections to prevent illness. Additionally, it provides, included proactive measures to address potential contaminants and maintain water quality standards, believe in providing the highest quality programs and services to achieve our vision. POSITIVE, 1,377 safe water inspections 8,215 food premise inspections 1,551, . Air quality and wildfire smoke alerts The Healthy Environments Program developed and implemented

In Our Region

https://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/Topics/ClimateChange/Climate-change-in-our-region

, as well as community-wide emergencies. Poor air quality and wildfire smoke events can lead to increases, in skin cancers. Changing weather will also affect water and food safety, and the ability to grow food, disease; and providing health advice when heat and cold warnings and air quality

Climate Change in Simcoe Muskoka

https://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/Topics/ClimateChange/ClimateChangeExchange/Climate-Change-in-Simcoe-Muskoka

. Changes to the environment (e.g., water quality) have an influence on health (e.g., increased risk of water-borne diseases) and the economy (e.g., increased health system cost, reduced tourism, with an increase in food- and water-borne illnesses, and the risk of vector-borne diseases such as Lyme, Under Water: The Costs of Climate Change for Canada’s Infrastructure The Health Costs of Climate, Sources Climate and Source Water Protection Data (gov.on.ca)Climate Atlas

Extreme Heat

https://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/Topics/HealthyEnvironments/Outdoor-environment/Extreme-temperature/Heat

extreme heat. Hot temperatures can change air, water, food quality and safety. Heat can increase, health related to air, water and food quality, infectious diseases, extreme weather, and extreme, to a cool place and drink liquids right away. Water is best. Heat stroke is a medical emergency, the person by:- Moving them to a cool place if possible- Removing excess clothing- Applying cold water, centres, large parks with lots of tree coverage, and places with water features (public pool, beach