Flood Safety Tips

8/13/2020 (Permalink)

Start gathering an emergency supplies kit

Each year flooding causes numerous deaths after storms in Rio Verde, AZ. One of the most common causes of death includes driving vehicles into flooded areas. Reading up on flood safety techniques can help you and your family stay safe during a storm. Read on to know some of the most popular safety tips for during and after flooding.

During a Flood Watch or Warning

During a flood watch or warning, you will want to start gathering an emergency supplies kit. This kit should include items such as:

• A radio or cell phone
  
• Immunizations records
  
• Food and snacks
  
• At least one gallon of water per person
  
  

Once you have gathered your kit, listen to the radio or keep close tabs on the weather app on your cell phone. This will allow you to stay updated on the storm and flooding dangers. Then, bring in or thoroughly secure outdoor possessions, such as lawn chairs and grills. If evacuation is recommended, be sure to cut off all utilities including power and water before leaving. As you leave, do not drive through any flooded streets, even if you think it is shallow.

After Flooding Occurs
Even after the storm has passed, it is important to continue thinking about flood safety. In particular, you do not want to drive across any flooded streets, no matter how shallow. Only a few inches of water can cause you to lose control of your car. Furthermore, you should not drink, wash in, or cook with any of the floodwaters as they can carry infectious diseases.
Always think about flood safety for yourself and your family during and after a major storm where rising water levels are possible. However, the initial damage caused by a storm is not the only reason flooding is dangerous. After the storm has passed, you can face issues that require restoration and cleanup professionals to help you remedy.