Be Informed. Be Prepared.

2/5/2019 (Permalink)

Flooding happens during heavy rains, when rivers overflow, when ocean waves come onshore, when snow melts too fast, or when dams or levees break. This is the most common natural-weather event. Flooding may be only a few inches of water or it may cover a house to therooftop. Floods that happen very quickly are called flash floods.

What to do Before

• Build an emergency kit.
• Make a family communications plan.
• Tell an adult if you hear a flood warning on the TV or radio.

During

• Listen to authorities and safety officials.
• If there is any possibility of a flash flood, move immediately to higher ground.
• Help your family move important items to an upper floor.
• Do not walk through moving water. Even 6” of water can make you fall.

After

• Stay away from flood water. It could be contaminated, meaning contain dangerous substances.
• Stay away from moving water. It can knock you off your feet.
• Stay out of the way of emergency workers so they can do their job easily.