minutes board of supervisors, harrison county, mississippi minute
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Natural Hazards in the post disaster environment are magnified because such<br />
disasters upset the natural order <strong>of</strong> the area and wildlife will be displaced and<br />
more aggressive as a result. Standing water leads to insect breeding on a<br />
greater scale and workers will interact with insects and plants normally only<br />
found in deep woods environments.<br />
4.3.1 Arachnids are exposed in post disaster circumstances and much more<br />
frequently encountered than normally. Spiders are a particular concern as<br />
many varieties have poisonous venom. Two types <strong>of</strong> spiders common to<br />
Harrison County are Black Widows and Brown Recluses. Information on<br />
identifying and dealing with these spiders can be found in Appendix B <strong>of</strong><br />
this document.<br />
4.3.2 In a post disaster environment, especially if flooding was a factor,<br />
mosquitoes are a severe problem and hazard for workers. Workers<br />
should use insect repellent containing DEET or Picaridin on exposed skin<br />
and wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts. Efforts should be made to<br />
remove all nearby sources <strong>of</strong> stagnant or standing water. Additional<br />
information on avoiding mosquito related illness and specifically West Nile<br />
disease can be found in Appendix C <strong>of</strong> this document.<br />
4.3.3 Although new evacuation guidelines from FEMA make accommodations<br />
for pets in a disaster scenario, there will still be a number <strong>of</strong> abandoned pets,<br />
strays and wild animals aggravated by events. Workers should do the<br />
following:<br />
a.) Assume that all animals are rabid.<br />
b.) Be on guard for stray or wild animals, as they can exhibit unpredictable<br />
or aggressive behavior.<br />
c.) Do not attempt to take custody <strong>of</strong> animals-watch them from a safe<br />
distance while contacting animal control personnel.<br />
4.3.4 In a post disaster environment, it is not unusual for snakes to be driven<br />
from their natural habitat into more exposed areas. Debris <strong>of</strong> any kind can<br />
provide a safe haven for snakes <strong>of</strong> many varieties. Workers should follow<br />
these gUidelines to prevent accidentally disturbing snakes and risking a<br />
bite:<br />
a.) Assume that all snakes are poisonous.<br />
b.) Be cautious about where you place your hands and feet. Do not put<br />
your hands in holes or under objects (e.g., lumber, scrap metal,<br />
overturned boats) without checking to see if snakes are present.<br />
c.) Do not sit or lie down in areas where snakes could be present (e.g.,<br />
wood piles, high vegetation).<br />
d.) Wear proper foot gear, such as high-top leather boots and leather<br />
gloves when handling material where snakes may have nested (e.g.,<br />
firewood, lumber, rocks, construction debris). Refer to Appendix H for<br />
more information on snake hazards.