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6 tips for safely cleaning up household hazardous waste after a storm

The EPA advises that, after a storm, people be alert for leaking containers and household chemicals, such as caustic drain cleaners and chlorine bleach.

By Trudy Knockless | Updated on September 11, 2015

Thousands of critically displaced Saipan residents have begun clean-up efforts after Typhoon Soudelor ravaged the island in the Western Pacific ocean. With winds measuring up to 105 mph when the storm hit, the Category 2 typhoon left hundreds of people homeless and most of the island’s 53,000 residents to dispose of damaged property. Texas residents were faced with the same dilemma following a spring flooding that was declared a major disaster by President Obama. Flood waters destroyed many homes in San Marcos, requiring residents to clean up debris and other waste products before rebuilding. In addition to spoiled food and damaged furniture, they also may be faced with hazardous chemicals.

Related: 8 tips for cleaning up after a flood

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