Wait until it is safe to return.

MONITOR NOAA weather Radio or Local television and

radio station.

DO not visit Disaster areas following a flood. Your

DURING A FLOOD presence
AFTER may hamper urgent emergency response
A FOOD
BEFORE A FLOOD (when flooding is forecast)
and rescue operations.
BE alert. Travel with care
BE alert. Follow recommended routes. DO NOT sightsee.
 Monitor your surroundings Watch for washed out roads, earth slides, and
 Monitor NOAA weather radio, local television downed trees or power lines.
and radio station.  Monitor your surroundings Stay away from downed power lines.
If a flash flood warning is issued for your area: Climb to
 Monitor NOAA weather radio, local If a building was flooded, check safety before
safety immediately. entering.
 Flash floods develop quickly. Do not wait until television and radio station.
Do not enter a building if it is still flooded or
you rising water. surrounded by floodwater.
 Get out of low areas subject to flooding. Check for structural damage. Inspect foundations
 If driving, do not drive through flooded
Don’t drive unless you have to. If you must drive,
for cracks or other damage.
roadways! travel with care. Do not enter a building that had flooded until local
Assemble disaster supplies: building officials have inspected it for safety.
 Drinking water- Fill clean containers.  Make sure your vehicle has enough fuel.
Shut off the electricity at the circuit breakers.
 Food that requires no refrigeration cooking.  Follow recommended routes. DO NOT sightsee.
Do not go after the victims!
 Cash  Avoid disaster areas. Your present might
USE a floatation device. If possible throw the
 Medications and first aid supplies. hamper rescue or another emergency
victims something to help them float, such as
 Clothing, toiletries. operations and put you at further risk.
spare tire, large ball, or foam ice chest.
 Battery- power radio.  Watch for washed outs roads, earth slides, and
 Flashlights. downed trees or power lines.
 Extra batteries.  Be specially cautions at night, when it is harder
 Important documents: insurance paper, to recognize flood dangers.
medical records bank account numbers.  If the vehicle stalls, abandon it.
Review your Family Disaster plan.  If water rises around your car, leave the vehicle
 Discuss flood plans with you family. immediately. Climb ti higher ground as quickly
 Decide where you will meet if separated. as possible.
 Designate a contact person who can be Never drive through flooded roadways. STOP! TURN
reached if family members get separated. AROUND DON’T DROWN.
Make sure every family members has the  The roadbed may be wash out.
contact information.  YOU can lose control of your vehicles can be
swept away by inches of water.