WHAT PREVENTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN BEFORE FLOODS?
• Basic Prevention… Regardless of how a flood occurs, the rule for being safe is simple: head for higher ground and stay away from flood waters. Even a shallow depth of fast-moving flood water produces more force than most people imagine. The most dangerous thing you can do is to try walking, swimming, or driving through flood waters. Two feet of water will carry away most automobiles. • What to plan … • If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around, and go another way. Climb to higher ground. If it is moving swiftly, even water six inches deep can knock you off your feet. Many people are swept away wading through flood waters, resulting in injury or death. • Stay away from flooded areas. Even if it seems safe, flood waters may still be rising. • Never try to walk, swim, drive, or play in flood water. You may not be able to see on the surface how fast flood water is moving or see holes and submerged debris. • If you are in a vehicle and become surrounded by water, if you can get out
