BEFORE A FLOOD
Emergency Survival Kit:
Have an emergency survival kit containing food, water, flashlights, and batteries enough to last a minimum of three days. You should also have blankets, a first aid kit, and anything else necessary.
Have a plan:
Create a plan with family in case disaster strikes and know your evacuation route; be aware of roads that flood easily. If you live in near a creek, stream, river, or an area prone to flooding, carefully monitor weather conditions and remain alert for Flood Watches and Warnings. In addition, take into consideration household pets, and have a plan ready for them in the event of an emergency.
For your home or business:
Make sure you have sand bags ready to prevent water from entering the building. Also, home and business owners are encouraged to purchase flood insurance. Please note that flood insurance cannot be purchased if flooding is imminent or occurring.
IN CASE OF FLOOD
Evacuation Orders:
Flood Waters:
Stay clear of all flood waters. Do not swim in flood waters due to the unknown content of the water (debris, electric lines, sharp objects). Flood waters often have strong currents and will easily carry away people, vehicles, and even homes.
Turn Around Don't Drown:
Flood waters can rise at rapid rates. Do not attempt to drive through flooded roadways. Many dangers such as electrical lines and debris may be present in the water. Less than one foot of water can easily carry away a human and less than two feet of water can carry away vehicles. If your vehicle becomes trapped in water, call 911. If your vehicle begins to sink, evacuate as quickly as possible. Once your vehicle becomes submerged in water, evacuating will be very difficult. Should this occur, wait until the vehicle is completely under water, and then proceed to open the door (attempting to open a door as a vehicle is sinking will be very difficult with the force of the water.)
Emergency Survival Kit:
Have an emergency survival kit containing food, water, flashlights, and batteries enough to last a minimum of three days. You should also have blankets, a first aid kit, and anything else necessary.
Have a plan:
Create a plan with family in case disaster strikes and know your evacuation route; be aware of roads that flood easily. If you live in near a creek, stream, river, or an area prone to flooding, carefully monitor weather conditions and remain alert for Flood Watches and Warnings. In addition, take into consideration household pets, and have a plan ready for them in the event of an emergency.
For your home or business:
Make sure you have sand bags ready to prevent water from entering the building. Also, home and business owners are encouraged to purchase flood insurance. Please note that flood insurance cannot be purchased if flooding is imminent or occurring.
IN CASE OF FLOOD
Evacuation Orders:
- Obey all evacuation orders. Refusing to evacuate during an issued mandatory evacuation may result in arrest.
- If you have time before you need to evacuate, shut off all power to your home or business and disconnect all objects from electrical outlets. Once ordered to evacuate, move to high ground immediately.
- Do not leave pets inside your home or business during a flood. Have a plan ready for your pets.
Flood Waters:
Stay clear of all flood waters. Do not swim in flood waters due to the unknown content of the water (debris, electric lines, sharp objects). Flood waters often have strong currents and will easily carry away people, vehicles, and even homes.
Turn Around Don't Drown:
Flood waters can rise at rapid rates. Do not attempt to drive through flooded roadways. Many dangers such as electrical lines and debris may be present in the water. Less than one foot of water can easily carry away a human and less than two feet of water can carry away vehicles. If your vehicle becomes trapped in water, call 911. If your vehicle begins to sink, evacuate as quickly as possible. Once your vehicle becomes submerged in water, evacuating will be very difficult. Should this occur, wait until the vehicle is completely under water, and then proceed to open the door (attempting to open a door as a vehicle is sinking will be very difficult with the force of the water.)
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