+ Elevate water heaters, electrical panels, and furnaces if you live in a high flood area.

+ Elevate water heaters, electrical panels, and furnaces if you live in a high flood area.

+ Make a family communication plan.

During a Flood:

+ Be aware of the possibility of flash flooding. Be prepared to move to higher ground without instruction.

+ Listen to local news casts and weather radio to stay current on weather conditions.

+ Be aware that bodies of water are especially likely to flood suddenly (streams, canals, canyons, etc.).

+ If you must evacuate your home, relocate essential items that you cannot transport to the upper floors or higher levels of your home.

+ Be sure to turn off the main valves of your power and gas systems. Disconnect electrical equipment that could conduct a current or create sparks when wet.

+ If leaving your home, do not walk through 6inches or more of moving water.

+ Do not drive in flooded areas so as to avoid engine malfunction.

+ Do not park along streams or creeks.

After a Flood:

+ Avoid moving water.

+ Stay away from damage unless instructed by local safety teams.

+ Stay off of roads and out of the way for cleaning crews.

+ Drive only on firm ground.

+ Remember flood waters can recede and damage walkways and roads. Debris and waste can decrease visibility of broken glass, slippery areas, and animals.

+ Beware of damaged foundations and building structures.