🌀THE STORM HAS PASSED, BUT THE DANGERS HAVEN’T.🛠️ ToolBank Disaster Services Director Bill Hess is in Milton, FL, teaming up with @faithresponders to get tools into the hands of volunteers working hard to clean up after Hurricane Isaias.💪 But while flying his drone in the…

area, Bill came across a fire caused by a leaking generator. Thankfully, first responders extinguished it before it spread to nearby structures.🔥🙏 This is an important reminder that even after the winds die down, serious hazards can remain. As communities begin cleanup and recovery, please take extra precautions to protect yourself, your family, and your neighbors. ⚠️ POST-HURRICANE SAFETY REMINDERS 🔌Generator safety: Never operate a generator indoors, in a garage, or near windows and doors. Keep it outdoors at least 20 feet from your home, and never refuel it while running or hot. Check for fuel leaks before use. ⚡Downed power lines: Stay far away from fallen wires and anything touching them. Assume every downed line is energized and report it to your utility company or emergency services. 🌳Fallen trees and debris: Watch for unstable trees, hanging branches, nails, broken glass, and other sharp objects. Leave dangerous tree removal to trained professionals. 🌊Floodwater: Avoid flooded roads and standing water, which may conceal hazards or contain sewage and other contaminants. Never drive through floodwaters. 🧤Protect yourself during cleanup: Wear sturdy, closed-toe boots, heavy-duty gloves, eye protection, and other appropriate protective equipment. Take breaks and stay hydrated. 🧹Mold and contaminated materials: Use appropriate protection when handling wet materials, and avoid disturbing suspected asbestos or other hazardous substances. ToolBank is proud to work alongside partners like Faith Responders to support volunteers and communities through recovery. Our tools help people get to work safely.🦺🧤🥽 Stay alert, follow local emergency guidance, and remember that recovery is a marathon, not a sprint.🛠️💙 #toolbank #toolsforchange #toolsforhope #disasterservices #hurricaneisaias #milton #florida #safetytips #faithresponders