Flash Flood

Severe Weather Information

Here’s what you can do during a flood to keep your family safe.

Fill bathtubs, sinks and jugs with clean water in case water becomes contaminated.
Listen to a battery-operated radio for the latest storm information.
If local authorities instruct you to do so, turn off all utilities at the main power switch and close the main gas valve.
If told to evacuate your home, do so immediately.
If waters start to rise inside your house before you are evacuated, retreat to the second floor, the attic, or if necessary, the roof.
Floodwaters may carry raw sewage, chemical waste and other disease-spreading substances. If you’ve come in contact with floodwaters, wash your hands with soap and disinfected water.
Avoid walking through floodwaters. As little as six inches of moving water can knock you off your feet.
Don’t drive through a flooded area. If you come upon a flooded road, turn around and go another way. A car can be carried away by as little as two feet of flood water.
Electric current passes easily through water, so stay away from downed power lines and electrical wires.
Animals lose their homes in floods too. Be aware that even domesticated animals may be confused and unpredictable in a flood situation.