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What should you do during a flood emergency?
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DURING A FLOOD...

Safety is the most important consideration. Since floodwaters can rise very rapidly, you should be prepared to evacuate before the water level reaches your property. Keep the following in mind:

Have a Battery-Powered radio tuned to a
local station and follow emergency instructions.

Be prepared to evacuate if necessary.

If a flood is likely in your area, you should:
- Listen to the radio or television for information.
- Be aware that flash flooding can occur.  If there is any possibility of a flash flood, move immediately to higher ground.  Do not wait for instruction to move.  
- Be aware of streams, drainage channels, canyons, and other areas known to flood suddenly.  Flash floods can occur in these areas with or without such typical warnings as rain clouds or heavy rain.  

If you must prepare to evacuate, you should do the following:

- Secure your home.  If you have time, bring in outdoor furniture.  Move essential items to an upper floor.  
- Turn off utilities at the main switches or valves if instructed to do so.  Disconnect electrical appliances.  Do not touch electrical equipment f you are wet or standing in water.  

If you have to leabe your home, remember these evacuation tips:

- Do not walk through moving water. Six inches of moving water can make you fall.  If you have to walk in water, walk where the water is not moving.  Use a stick to check the firmness of the ground in front of you.  
- Do not drive into flooded area.  If floodwaters rise around your car, abandon the car and move to higher ground if you can do so safely.  You and the vehicle can be quickly swept away.  

Driving Flood Facts

The following are important points to remember when driving in flood conditions:

- Six inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars causing loss of control and possible stalling.
- A foot of water will float many vehicles.
- Two feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles including sport utility vehicles and pick-ups.  



IF YOU ARE CAUGHT IN YOUR HOME by rising waters, move to the second floor and, if necessary, to the roof. Take warm clothing, a flashlight, and a portable radio with you. Then wait for help . . . don’t try to swim to safety. Rescue teams will be looking for you.

IF, AND ONLY IF, TIME PERMITS there are several precautionary steps that can be taken:

TURN OFF ALL UTILITIES at the main power switch and close the main gas valve if evacuation is likely. Do not touch any electrical equipment unless it is in a dry area and you are standing on a piece of dry wood while wearing rubber gloves and rubber-soled boots or shoes.

If is is safe, move valuable papers, furs, jewelry, clothing, and other contents to upper floors or higher elevations.

FILL BATHTUBS, SINKS, AND JUGS WITH CLEAN WATER in case regular supplies are contaminated. You can sanitize these items by first rinsing with bleach.

BOARD UP WINDOWS or protect them with storm shutters.

BRING OUTDOOR POSSESSIONS INSIDE THE HOUSE or tie them down securely. This includes lawn furniture, garbage cans, tools, signs, and other moveable objects that might be swept away or hurled about.

IF IT IS SAFE TO EVACUATE BY CAR, you should consider the following:

STOCK THE CAR WITH NONPERISHABLE FOODS (like canned goods), a plastic container of water, blankets, first aid kit, flashlights, dry clothing, and any special medication needed by your family.

KEEP THE GAS TANK AT LEAST HALF FULL since gasoline pumps will not be working if the electricity is cut off.

DO NOT DRIVE WHERE THE WATER IS OVER THE ROADS. Parts of the road may already be washed out.

IF YOUR CAR STALLS IN A FLOODED AREA, abandon it as soon as possible. Floodwaters can rise rapidly and sweep a car (and its occupants) away. Many deaths have resulted from attempts to move stalled vehicles.


For more information or should you have questions, please contact Kamran Dadbeh at (714) 229-6740.
Created on Aug.  4, 2002 at  7:51 PM (PDT). Last updated by CityEngineer on May  4, 2010 at  9:58 AM (PDT). Owned by cmcmahon@ci.cypress.ca.us.
Catherine McMahon
Public Works Director
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