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WHAT
TO DO DURING HEAVY RAINS
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Be
aware of flash floods. If there is any possibility of a flash flood
occurring, move immediately to higher ground. Do not wait for instructions
to move.
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Listen
to radio or television stations for local information.
- Be aware of
streams, drainage channels and areas known to flood suddenly.
If local authorities issue a flood watch, prepare to evacuate:
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Secure
your home. If you have time, bring outdoor garden equipment and
lawn furniture inside or tie it down.
Move essential items to the upper floors of your house.
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Do
Not stack sandbags against the outside walls of your house. Water
suddenly seeping downward can create pressure, causing your basement
to "float" out of the ground.
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If
instructed, turn off utilities at the main switches or valves.
Disconnect electrical appliances,
but do not touch electrical equipment if you are wet or standing
in water.
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Fill
your car with fuel.
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Fill
the bathtub with water in case water becomes contaminated or services
cut off. Sterilize the bathtub first.
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Stay
away from flood waters. They could be contaminated and have swift
currents.
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Do
not walk through moving water. Six inches of moving water can knock
you off your feet. If you must walk in a flooded area, walk where
the water is not moving. Use a stick to check the firmness of the
ground in front of you.
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Do
not drive into flooded areas. If flood waters rise around your car,
abandon the car and move to higher ground, if you can do so safely.
You and your vehicle can be quickly
swept away as flood waters rise.
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