Clean surfaces that have touched floodwater with soap and warm, clean water; rinse; then sanitize using a solution of 1 cup bleach and 5 gallons water. Sanitize clothing, tools, and equipment with soap and water after coming into contact with contaminated floodwater or chemicals. Hurricanes have been known to cause severe damage to property, as well as disrupt lives and cause serious injury. After a hurricane, there may be power outages, flooding, downed electrical wires, and debris, all of which can be a hazard to your health and safety.