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Are You Prepared for Flooding?
Flooding is one of the most common disasters that occurs in Western North Carolina. Where will your family be if it floods? At work, at school, in the car? How will you find each other? How will you and your family keep safe?
Steps you need to know to safely get through a flood.
Illnesses Linked to Lake Powhatan
On Friday, August 27, the Centers for Disease Control made the recommendation that Lake Powhatan be temporarily closed to prevent the spread of cryptosporidium (crypto). Three cases of Crypto have been reported to the Buncombe County Department of Health & a fourth case is suspected. Each affected person reported being in the lake in August. The Forest Service is fully cooperating, & has closed Lake Powhatan to swimming & fishing until at least September 12, 2010. Other facilities at the lake will remain open.
Crypto is a parasite that may be found in recreational water. The parasite is introduced into the water by sewage or feces from humans or animals & can then be spread when the water is accidently swallowed.
Symptoms usually include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea & fever, & often last as long as one to two weeks. If you suspect that you have crypto, contact your health care provider or Buncombe County Department of Health at 250-5109.