Before a flood

• Prepare an emergency kit and make a family communications plan

• Avoid building in floodplains, unless structure is elevated and reinforced

• Elevate the furnace, water heater, and electric panel

• Consider installing “check valves” to prevent floodwater backups

• Construct barriers to stop floodwater from entering the building and, seal basement walls with waterproofing compounds

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Driving tips

• Six inches of water will stall or cause control issues in most passenger vehicles

• A foot of water will float many passenger vehicles

• Two feet of rushing water can carry away most passenger vehicles including, SUVs and pick-ups

• Never attempt to drive through a flooded road; depth is not always obvious, and the roadbed may be washed away under the surface

• Do not drive around barricades

• Do not try to take short-cuts, and stick to designated evacuation routes

• Avoid driving at night when it is harder to recognize flood dangers