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During A Flash Flood Or Flood....
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Your local authorities have issued a Flood Warning.....
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What do you do? Stay near your television to get updates on
The Weather Channel or listen to your radio.....
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The decisions you make now are critical!....
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Surviving A Flash Flood....
There many be no time for a warning to be issued.....
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You may have only seconds to escape.....
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It could be a life-and-death decision for you and your
family.....
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If you suspect a flash flood is about to happen immediately
climb to higher ground.....
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Remember, it does not have to be raining for a flash flood
to occur. Some of the most dangerous floods originate many miles away.....
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See what happens when people are caught unawares by flash
floods.....
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Surviving A Flood....
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If on foot, do not attempt to walk through flood waters.
Instead, turn around and go directly to higher ground.....
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Make sure to keep children and pets away from flood waters,
storm drains, and sewers.....
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If you are in a car, drive away from flooded areas never try
to take a shortcut through them.....
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If your car stalls, immediately abandon it and climb to
higher ground.....
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If No Evacuation Has Been Ordered....
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Collect your Family Emergency Supplies Kit plus extra
blankets and sleeping bags and keep them with you.....
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Call your emergency contact person to report your plans.....
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Keep children and pets indoors.....
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Make sure you have cash and your car has a full tank of gas
in case you must evacuate.....
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Make sure battery-powered radio is nearby.....
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If Evacuation Is Advised....
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Turn off all utilities (water and electricity).....
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Pack your Family Emergency Supplies Kit plus extra blankets
and sleeping bags.....
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Lock the windows and doors of your home before leaving.....
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Tune your car radio to a news station to hear updates on
evacuation routes.....
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Be sure to follow the recommended evacuation routes. Your
favorite shortcuts may already be blocked by flood waters.....
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Check Out Other Information Resources....
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American Red Cross....
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Your city or municipal Emergency Management Agency (EMA)....
Did you know ? A car will float in 2 foot of water; a person can be knocked off their feet and drown in only 6 inches of water;