Adopting simple practices and precautions will minimise the risks to your health when returning to and cleaning up flood effected properties.

Click here for more information on safely cleaning up properties including those with flood effected wastewater systems.

Click here for a fact sheet on staying safe and healthy during flood recovery.

Click here for a fact sheet on  flooding and your on-site wastewater system.

Click here for information around cleaning-up after a wastewater overflow.

Click here for a fact sheet on cleaning rainwater tanks impacted by flood water

Click here for a fact sheet on Acid Sulfate Soils

Mould

Flooding, excess moisture and pooled water can cause mould growth in your home. For information on safely removing mould from your home refer the SA Health website or the Vic Health website

Click here for information on mould from enHealth.

Mosquito control on private land after floods and storms

Mosquito numbers can increase after floods and storms as standing water from heavy rainfall provides the perfect conditions for mosquito breeding. You can protect yourself and your family from mosquito borne disease by taking precautions in and around your house.

Click here for a fact sheet on mosquito control on private land after floods and storms.

More information can be found on the SA Health Fight the Bite website

For information about the Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) vaccine, eligibility criteria and vaccine providers visit the SA Health website

Mental Health Services

It is common to feel stress and grief when a disaster happens, such as a flood or extreme weather event. Some people will recover without formal help and others might need some extra support to get things back on track.

If you or someone you know is feeling overwhelmed and struggling to cope, reach out to local services that can provide mental health and wellbeing support – they’re here to help.

If there is an immediate risk to life, please call triple zero (000) for emergency assistance.

Click here for a fact sheet on Riverland and Murraylands mental health support services

Multicultural Support
If you have been impacted by the River Murray Flood and need support either through counselling or to understand what services are available, reach out to PEACE Multicultural Services via Relationships Australia.