The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration advises first responders, recovery workers, and residents in storm-affected areas of Oklahoma and Texas to stay alert to the hazards resulting from recent flooding and tornadoes. These hazards include power outages, structural damage, fallen trees and storm debris.

Recovery work can present various dangers such as dealing with downed power lines, clearing debris, repairing water damage, fixing or replacing roofs, and trimming trees. It is crucial that only trained, equipped and experienced individuals handle these tasks.

OSHA provides Emergency Preparedness and Response resources that include guidelines and safety tips for flood and tornado preparedness and response, aimed at assisting both employers and workers.

For more detailed information, you can visit the following resources.

• Emergency Preparedness and Response
• Flood Preparedness and Response
• Tornado Preparedness and Response

Those involved in response and recovery efforts can contact OSHA’s toll-free hotline at 800-321-OSHA (6742) for assistance.

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are required to provide safe and healthful working conditions for their employees. OSHA's mission is to ensure these conditions by setting and enforcing standards, as well as offering training, education, and assistance. For more information about OSHA, please visit their website.

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