Flood Disaster Preparedness
BEFORE A FLOOD
– Prepare an emergency kit and make a family communications plan.(Click Here)
– Avoid building in floodplains unless structure is elevated and reinforced.
– Elevate the furnace, water heater and electric panel.
– Consider installing “check valves” to prevent floodwater back ups.
– Construct barriers to stop floodwater from entering the building and seal walls in basements with waterproofing compounds.
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DRIVING TIPS
– Six inches of water will stall or cause control issues in most passenger vehicles.
– A foot of water will float many passenger vehicles.
– Two feet of rushing water can carry away most passenger vehicles including SUV’s and pick-ups.
– Never attempt to drive through a flooded road, depth is not always obvious and the roadbed may be washed away under the surface.
– Do not drive around barricades.
– Do not try to take short cuts and stick to designated evacuation routes.
– Avoid driving at night when it is harder to recognize flood dangers.
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