Flood Safety Tips

8/17/2017 (Permalink)

• Avoid walking or driving through flood waters.
• Do not drive over bridges that are over fast-moving floodwaters. Floodwaters can scour foundation material from around the footings and make the bridge unstable.

• Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down, and one foot of moving water can sweep your vehicle away.

• If there is a chance of flash flooding, move immediately to higher ground.

• If floodwaters rise around your car but the water is not moving, abandon the car and move to higher ground. Do not leave the car and enter moving water.

• Avoid camping or parking along streams, rivers, and creeks during heavy rainfall. These areas can flood quickly and with little warning.

Flood watch

• Turn on your TV/radio. You will receive the latest weather updates and emergency instructions.

• Know where to go. You may need to reach higher ground quickly and on foot.

• Build or restock your emergency preparedness kit. Include a flashlight, batteries, cash, and first aid supplies.

  Prepare Your Home

• Bring in outdoor furniture and move important indoor items to the highest possible floor. This will help protect them from flood damage.

• Disconnect electrical appliances and do not touch electrical equipment if you are wet or standing in water. You could be electrocuted.

• If instructed, turn off your gas and electricity at the main switch or valve. This helps prevent fires and explosions.

• Flood warning

  Flood Warning = "Take Action!"  Flooding is either happening or will happen shortly.

  Steps to Take

  • Move immediately to higher ground or stay on high ground.

  • Evacuate if directed.

  • Avoid walking or driving through flood waters. Turn Around, Don’t Drown! Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down and one foot of moving water can sweep your vehicle away

https://www.ready.gov/floods