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What to do in an Emergency
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| FLOOD | HURRICANE | TERRORISM | TSUNAMI | EARTHQUAKE | HIKING |
| BEFORE | DURING | AFTER |
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Flash Floods Can Take Only a Few Minutes to a Few Hours to Develop
• A flash flood WATCH means flash flooding is possible in your area. • A flash flood WARNING means a flash flood is occurring or will occur very soon. Prepare a Family Disaster Plan • Check to see if you have insurance that covers flooding. If not, find out how to get flood insurance. • Keep insurance policies, documents, and other valuables in a safe-deposit box or a bank. • Attempt to sandbag your property to inhibit the ingress of water. |
The following do NOT mix • Ensure that all domestic electrical power is switched OFF Assemble a Disaster Supplies Kit Containing-- • First aid kit and essential medications. • Canned food and can opener. • At least three gallons of water per person • Protective clothing, rainwear, and bedding or sleeping bags. • Battery-powered radio, torch, and extra batteries. • Special items for infants, elderly, or disabled family members. • Written instructions for how to turn off electricity, gas and water if authorities advise you to do so. (Remember, you'll need a professional to turn them back on.) • Identify where you could go if told to evacuate. Choose several places . . . a friend's home in another town, a hotel, or a shelter. • Stack furniture high in an attempt to keep it out of water. |
Ensure that all items are dried out
• Do not switch electrical appliances on until they have been checked by a qualified electrician • Air blowers and dehumidifiers will be required to dry out structural damage that may have resulted from flood damage. These will be in short supply following a flood. • Contact your insurance company and insist that they make a personal visit as soon as possible. |
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