Tulsa officials warn residents about stench after flooding

 


TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Tulsa health officials are cautioning residents to be aware of the natural stench that comes as the water continues to recede after last week's historic flooding.

State experts said the smells can be mold decay, odors with unrecognizable scents, or the scents from sewage or chemicals, the Tulsa World reported .

"If they're just unsure, if something doesn't smell right or look right, we tell people to call our hotline," said Erin Hatfield, director of communications for the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality. Anonymous grievances are accepted.

"People don't al...



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