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Know your area’s type of flood risk. Depending on where you are, and Listen to authorities for information Visit FEMA’s Flood Map Service the impact and the warning time of and instructions. Center at https://msc.fema.gov/ flooding, go to the safe location that portal for information. you have identified. Avoid driving, except in . Sign up for your community’s If told to evacuate, do so warning system. The Alert immediately. Never drive around Be aware that snakes and other System (EAS) and National Oce anic barricades. Local responders use them animals may be in your house. Wear and Atmospheric Administration to safely direct traffic out of flooded heavy gloves and boots during (NOAA) Radio also provide areas. clean up. emergency alerts. Listen to EAS, NOAA Weather Avoid wading in floodwater, which If flash flooding is a risk in your Radio, or local alerting systems can contain dangerous and location, monitor potential signs such for emergency information be contaminated. Underground as heavy rain. and instructions. or downed power lines can also electrically charge the water. Learn and practice evacuation Do not walk, swim, or drive through routes, shelter plans, and waters. Turn Around. Don’t Use a generator or other - flood response. Drown.® Just six inches of fast- powered machinery ONLY outdoors moving water can knock you down, and away from windows. Gather supplies in case you have to and one foot of moving water can leave immediately or if services are sweep your vehicle away. Be aware of the risk of electrocution. cut off. Keep in mind each person’s Do not touch electrical equipment specific needs, including medication. Stay off of bridges over fast-moving if it is wet or if you are standing in Don’t forget the needs of pets. water. Fast-moving water can wash water. If it is safe to do so, turn off the Obtain extra batteries and charging bridges away without warning. electricity to prevent electric shock. devices for phones and other critical equipment. If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is Obtain . Homeowner’s rising inside the vehicle, seek refuge policies do not cover flooding. Get on the roof. flood coverage under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). If trapped in a building, go to its highest level. Do not climb into Take an Active Role Keep important documents in a closed attic. You may become in Your Safety a waterproof container. Create trapped by rising floodwater. Go on password-protected digital copies. the roof only if necessary. Signal for Go to ready.gov and help. search for flood. Download Protect your . Move valued the FEMA app to get items to higher levels. Declutter drains more information about and gutters. Install check valves. preparing for a flood. Find Consider a with a battery. Emergency Safety Tips under Prepare. FEMA V-1005 Catalog No. 17233-6