
Nightmare alert. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Washington health officials warned residents that heavy rain and floodwater could sweep rats into the sewer systems and up into their ... well ... toilets! The Seattle and King County public health department issued the warning Thursday on Facebook. "The heavy rain and floodwaters may sweep rodents into the sewer systems," the post said.
Main Idea: Seattle and King County Public Health warned that heavy rain and flooding could push rats into sewer systems and, in rare cases, into toilets.
Key Points:
Floods can push rats into sewer systems and even homes, raising health and sanitation worries for households and workers.
Seattle and King County Public Health Department warnings may help people respond quickly and avoid panic or unsafe contact with rodents.
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Issued the warning about rats potentially being swept into sewer systems and appearing in toilets after heavy rain.
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