If a flash flood warning has been issued for your area, act immediately!
You may only have seconds before flood waters appear. Read though the list
of flood safety rules below. If you follow them during a flood warning,
you will keep yourself out of danger.
If you are outdoors and a flash flood is likely, get to higher ground immediately!
Get out of places that are likely to flood, like canyons, ditches,
and dry stream beds.
Avoid already flooded areas. Never attempt to cross running flood water.
If you're in a car during a flood, never drive through flooded roadways!
Turn around and go another way. Read "Floods and Cars" on the right to see what flood waters can do to your car.
If you car stalls, leave it immediately and get to higher ground.
Be especially careful at night when it's harder to see flood dangers.
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 Nearly half of
all flash flood deaths are auto related, so never drive or let anyone drive
through flood waters! Roads could be washed out under the running water. And if your car stalls in just two feet of moving water, the water will have enough force
to lift up your car and carry it away! |
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