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FLASH
FLOODS
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During the flood
- Avoid areas
subject to sudden flooding.
- If you come
upon a flowing stream where water is above
your ankles, STOP! Turn around and go another
way.
- Do not attempt
to drive over a flooded road. The depth of
water is not always obvious. The road bed
may be washed out under the water, and you
could be stranded or trapped.
- Children should
NEVER play around high water, storm drains,
or drainage canals.
After the
flood
- If fresh food
has come in contact with flood waters, throw
it out.
- Boil drinking
water before using. Wells should be pumped
out and the water tested for purity before
drinking. If in doubt, call your local public
health authority.
- Seek necessary
medical care at the nearest hospital. Food,
clothing, shelter, and first aid may be available
from the Red Cross and other volunteer groups.
- Do not visit
disaster areas. Your presence might hamper
rescue and other emergency operations.
- Electrical equipment
should be checked and dried before being returned
to service.
- Use flashlights,
not lanterns, torches, or matches, to examine
buildings. Flammables may be inside.
- Report broken
utility lines to appropriate authorities.
Contact
your insurance agent
- Take photos
or videotape of your home and belongings.
- Separate damaged
and undamaged belongings.
- Locate your
financial records.
- Keep detailed
records of cleanup cost.
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