SAN DIEGO -- To avoid injuries, the County is issuing the following recommendations: · NOT use leaf blowers.

· DO NOT hose the ash particles into the drains.

· Lightly mist indoor and outdoor surfaces before gently sweeping ash

· Use only vacuums with HEPA filter.

· Avoid skin contact with the ash.

· If skin comes in contact with ash, wash immediately.

· Wear well-fitting dust masks (this actually protects more from large particles rather than the fine particulate matter).

· Collected ash may be placed in trash bags for trash More health information on how residents can protect themselves during and after the fires is available on:

www.sdcountyrecovery.com

http://www.sdcountyrecovery.com/