Flood Safety

Flood Safety Never drive or walk through flash flood waters. If you cannot see the roadway, take a different route Move to higher ground immediately if water

Monday, May 7th 2007, 2:27 pm

By: News On 6

Flood Safety

Never drive or walk through flash flood waters.

If you cannot see the roadway, take a different route

Move to higher ground immediately if water begins to rise.

Never go past an area that is roped off or blocked by police. It's blocked for a reason.

When a flood warning is issued tune into The News On 6, or 87.7FM on your radio dial for the latest flood information and advice.

When a flash flood warning is issued or if you think it has already started, evacuate immediately. You may have only seconds to escape so act quickly and move to higher ground.

If your car stalls in rapidly rising waters, abandon it immediately and climb to higher ground.

If you experience flooding and need help, call your local authorities immediately.

Preparing For Flooding

Floods can take a few minutes to a few hours to develop, and if you live in a flood prone area you should take the following steps to protect yourself.

Prepare a family disaster plan, identify where you could go if told to evacuate. Choose several places, a friend's home in another town, a motel or a shelter.

Keep insurance policies, documents and other valuables in a safe-deposit box.

When a flood warning is issued tune into The News On 6, or 87.7FM on your radio dial for the latest information and advice.

Make A Disaster Kit

When preparing for a flood, or any natural disaster, you should have a disaster supplies kit. Your kit should include the following items.