City Of Fort Collins Warns Stay Out Of Flood Waters (Even Standing Water)

The City of Fort Collins is sharing this warning on its website and social media pages: "Please stay out of standing and flood waters that pose risks to your health, including infectious diseases, chemical hazards, and injuries."

Please heed their advice.

They have a handy PDF file posted which lists some of the dangers of standing water after a flood including:

• Infectious Diseases
• Diarrheal Diseases
• Wound Infections
• Chemical Hazards
• Injuries
• Drowning
• Electrical Hazards

Stay safe out there, and stay out of the water.