First Responders, Recovery Workers Should Practice Safety in Hurricane's Wake

Hurricane Idalia is forecast to make landfall in Florida Wednesday as a Category 3 storm with a major surge. Downed power lines and other hazards are expected to be present in floodwaters, posing potential hazards for first responders, recovery workers and contractors reacting to the storm and its aftermath. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, hurricane events involve the presence of powerful winds, heavy rainfall, rip currents, landslides and flooding. Cleanup and recovery activities can be hazardous and can lead to injury or even death.&nbs...