Try to make sure the cot or bedding on which you sleep is dry and clean. Brush away any soil. If linens are not fresh, turn them inside out or reverse top and bottom sheets. Clean Up Spills. Wipe up any spilled foods or beverages immediately.
Spills attract insects such as flies, ants and roaches.
The more severe the storm, the greater the problem. Safe Disposal of Human Waste is essential to avoid diseases. If there is no electricity and water supply, sewage systems do not operate. If not, the storm survivors must resort to more primitive methods. One location can be selected for a latrine.