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DISPOSAL OF HUMAN WASTE

If water supply has been interrupted because of a disaster or emergency the following suggestions will work for disposal of human waste:

• If toilet is standing, a heavy-duty garbage bag can be draped or inserted in the bowl to contain urine and feces (bowel movements).
  

• If toilet is not standing, a 5-gallon bucket will work as a receptacle for human waste. Line the bucket with a heavy-duty garbage bag to contain the waste material.
  

• If toilet is not standing, a 5-gallon bucket will work as a receptacle for human waste. Line the bucket with a heavy-duty garbage bag to contain the waste material.
  

• Depending upon number of times used, the garbage bag should be removed at least daily or more often if several people are in household. The waste should be buried in a pit or hole and covered with a minimum of 12 inches of soil.
  

• The toilet waste must be removed to a safe area. Be certain to WASH HANDS properly if your supply of water will allow. If you have not stored enough water for this, use antiseptic hand gel or wipes.
  
  

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