Do Not Eat the Flooded Food不要吃洪水淹过的食物

If exposed to flood waters， all fresh fruits and vegetables， garden produce and bottled water should be discarded. If contaminated， these foods cannot be adequately cleaned and sanitized. There is a risk of illness from eating food that is contaminated. Unsafe food and water can cause diarrhoea， vomiting， fever and fatigue， and can lead to serious illness.

洪水泡过的果蔬、农产品和瓶装水都应该被丢弃。因为一旦被污染，这些食物就无法彻底清洁和消毒。食用这些被污染的食物有患病的风险。不安全的食物和水会导致腹泻、呕吐、发烧和疲劳，还可能导致严重的疾病。

How should you protect your health after the flood？

那洪水之后应如何护卫自己的健康呢？

Chlorinate or boil all water for drinking and food preparation， in order to reduce the risk of outbreaks of water-borne diseases.

用氯消毒或煮沸所有的饮用水和烹调用水，以减少因水传播而疾病暴发的风险。

Do not use flood water to wash dishes， brush teeth or wash and prepare food. Always wash your hands with soap and water if you have been in contact with floodwater.

不要用洪水洗碗、刷牙、清洗和准备食物。如果你接触过洪水，务必用肥皂和清洁水洗手。

Throw away any food that has come in contact with floodwater. If your food has touched any floodwater， it is not safe to eat.

丢弃任何接触过洪水的食物。如果你的食物接触过洪水，用来食用就不再安全。

Throw out any items that cannot be washed and cleaned with bleach， such as pillows and mattresses. Clean all walls， floors and other surfaces with soap and water， as well as bleach.

丢弃任何不能用漂白剂清洗的物品，比如枕头和床垫。用肥皂和水以及漂白剂清洁所有墙壁、地板等表面。

Word Bank

contaminate v. 污染，弄脏

adequately adv. 充分地，足够地

fatigue n. 疲劳