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Winter 2022

Winter Weather Advosory

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If Flooding Occurs

If flooding occurs, get to higher ground
Avoid areas already flooded, especially if the water is flowing fast.
NEVER drive through flooded roadways - you do not know the condition of the road under the water.
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Do not camp or park your vehicle along streams and washes.
Creeks and streams can rise very rapidly during heavy rainfall.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize flood dangers.
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If you must evacuate your home, secure your home and if possible
1. turn off utilities at the main switches or valves if instructed to do so.
2. Disconnect electrical appliances.
3. Do not touch electrical equipment if you are wet or standing in water.
Do not walk through moving water. Six inches of moving water can make you fall.
Do not drive into flooded areas. 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.
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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 (SUV’s) and pick-ups.
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For more info visit: weather.gov

5 Simple Tips

1) Create a plan with your family.

Whether it’s the possibility of tornadoes, floods or crippling winter weather, families need to be prepared for the worst. When families are proactive in planning for possible disasters, it can help reduce chaos during the situation. Every plan should include evacuation routes, emergency numbers, shelter possibilities and a communication strategy.

2) Build a disaster kit.

A disaster kit may be different for each family. However, each kit should have basics items such as

Bottled water
Non-perishable foods and snacks
Flashlights
Batteries
Sanitary items
Important documents
Mobile phones and chargers
First aid kits
Keep your motor vehicle tanks filled with gasoline
Other items that might be useful:
- Whistle (to signal for help)
- Masks (to help filter contaminated air)
- Plastic sheeting and duct tape (to shelter in place)
- Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties (for personal sanitation)
- Wrench or pliers (to turn off utilities)
- Manual can opener (for food) and
- Local maps

For children, they may want to have extra school supplies and small games to keep them busy, comfort items such as blankets and stuffed animals, and their favorite book.

3) Practice the plan.

When a family practices their disaster plan, it can help ease the mind of the child and the parent. Practicing evacuation routes, where to go for shelter and memorizing emergency numbers will help strengthen the family plan.

4) Stay informed.

Staying safe during a natural disaster is a family’s number one priority. To keep your family safe, you need to stay informed. When a major disaster is impending or has occurred, it is advised that everyone should have a reliable resource for emergency alerts, such as phone apps and an emergency radio with batteries. Checking social media may also help with finding shelters, best evacuation routes and accessing local damage.

5) Keep Calm. Tackle storm anxiety head on.

Creating a plan is the first step in tackling potential storm anxiety. However, if a child is still left feeling anxious about the unknown, it’s best to talk it out as a family. Allowing a child to talk through their fears and concerns could help the parents adjust the plan to fit their needs. Education is key to helping children face the unknown.

For more info visit: ready.gov

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