For Release – May 26, 2019 – Jamie Dukes, Office of Communications – (405) 271-5601
As storms continue to impact the state, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) and the Canadian County Health Department are working to respond to those affected by Saturday’s tornado.
People who sustained any injuries from the El Reno tornado and storms are encouraged to get tetanus shots. Victims may go to any local hospital to receive tetanus shots today and Monday. Tuesday morning, the Canadian County Health Department sites in El Reno and Yukon will have tetanus shots available at their locations. Clinic hours are 8 a.m.–11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. A strike team will also be out on Tuesday to provide tetanus shots to those in the field.
The Canadian County Health Department sites are listed below:
100 S. Rock Island Ave.
El Reno, OK 73036
Phone: (405) 262-0042
El Reno, OK 73036
Phone: (405) 262-0042
1023 E Vandament Ave.
Yukon, OK 73099
Phone: (405) 354-4872
Yukon, OK 73099
Phone: (405) 354-4872
Anyone who receives a puncture wound or a wound contaminated with dirt, feces, or saliva, should have a medical provider or health department determine whether a tetanus booster is necessary based on individual records.
Other tips to prevent injury and illness during storm recovery are listed below.
Food Safety
OSDH recommends the following guidelines for refrigerated and frozen foods to citizens or food establishments which have been without power for more than four hours:
Water Safety
Residents in rural areas may also be without water during a power outage. If the safety of the water is not known, it is recommended to vigorously boil the water for at least one minute to prevent potential waterborne illnesses. Safe water would include store-bought bottled water, or uninterrupted city water. Untreated water should not be used to prepare foods, wash hands or brush teeth.
Home Safety
Never use generators, grills, camp stoves, or similar devices inside the house, in basements, in garages or near windows. Improper use of such devices can lead to carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.
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