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Flood safety |
Before a flood
Take a look at these two Web sites for flood safety information: Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency at www.cresa911.org/demwarning.htm and Clark County's flood safety information at www.clark.wa.gov/situation/index.htm.
Prepare an evacuation plan. Before the floodwaters hit, develop an evacuation plan among all members of a household that includes a meeting place outside of the house, as well as an escape route out of the floodplain and away from floodwaters.
Reduce risk of damage to homes. During times of flooding, homes that have not been retrofitted can be protected during emergencies by installing sandbags.
For further information about sandbags and the locations of sites where sandbags are available during flooding, contact the county’s Public Works Department at (360) 397-2446, or visit their Web site at: www.clark.wa.gov/situation/sand.htm. In case of an emergency, call 911.
Shut off gas and electricity and move valuable contents upstairs. Be prepared in advance with a detailed checklist because warning of an impending flood may provide little time for preparation prior to evacuation.
Learn about the Emergency Warning System. It is important to be aware of the different ways you may be warned of a natural disaster.
Now that you are prepared for a flood, what do you do during the flood?
