FLOOD INFORMATION SHEET 
Be Prepared – Protect Loved Ones  

• Develop a Family Emergency Plan

• Make a Disaster Supply Kit

• Before a Flood

• During a Flood

• After a Flood

• If your Power Is Off

During the Flood

• Listen to your local radio or TV station for information and advice.

• Do not drive through a flooded area or around barricades.  Go another way.

• If your car stalls in rising waters, leave it immediately and climb to higher ground.

• Don't walk through flooded areas. As little as six inches of moving water can knock you off your feet.

• Stay away from downed power fines and electrical wires. Electrocution is another major source of deaths in floods. Electric current passes easily through water.

• Look out for animals - especially snakes. Animals lose their homes in floods, too. They may seek shelter in yours.

• If the waters start to rise inside your house before you are able to leave, go to the second floor, the attic, and if necessary, the roof.

• Take dry clothing, a flashlight and a portable radio with you. Then, wait for help.

• Don't try to swim to safety; wait for rescuers to come to you.

• If outdoors, climb to high ground and stay there.

Source of Information:

• www.cdc.gov

• www.fema.gov

• www.redcross.org

• www.mhmraharris.org/