The lack of sanitation facilities following major disaster can quickly create serious problems. Your health may depend on knowing how to:
Properly treat and dispose of waste
Provide alternative washing stations
Stop possible sewer backup and gases
Make a plan to maintain your health and safety!
5-gallon Bucket “Toilet” and Seat
Large Trash Bags
Disposable Medical Gloves and Masks
Disinfectant
Toilet Paper or Flushable Wipes
Medical Specimen Hat
Kitty Litter in a bucket and Scoop
Alternative Washing Stations
Soaps and Hand Sanitizers
Hygiene Products/Diapers
Plumber Test Plugs
Tube socks and Racquet/Lacrosse Balls
Shortening/Petroleum Jelly
Duct Tape
Lime – Mask, Gloves. Goggles and Shovel
A “bucket toilet” with a “bucket seat” is made with a 5-gallon bucket and purchased seat.
Urine is easier to dispose of than solid waste. A Medical Specimen Hat helps with the separation.
Kitty litter with a scoop next to your toilet makes for easy access to cover waste after every use.
Create a “dry potty” indoors. Turn off water. Block the drain with a racquetball in a tube sock covered in petroleum jelly and push ball into opening. Pull the “leg” of the sock to dislodge.
“Bag the bowl” with a trash bag. Use another bag to collect and dispose of waste short term. Use gloves and mask. Check ordinances for waste disposal and burial. Watch videos referenced above.
Protect buried waste from animals/vermin with lime and barriers such as bricks, dirt, and boards.
Test Plugs in drains block sewer backup and gases. All sink and tub/shower drains should be closed and secured. Duct Tape can be used to cover drain tubes and overflow holes.
Alternative washing stations can be made with water containers that have a spigot. Provide soap, paper towels, catch basin, and a trash can. Use sanitizer if no water is available. Prevent Disease!