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<br />LYONS COLORADO FLOOD HdZARD MITIGATION PIAN <br /> <br />waters can rise very rapidly, you should be <br />prepared to evacuate before the water level <br />reaches your property. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Keep a battety-powered radio tuned <br />to a local station, and follow all <br />emergency instructions. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />If you're caught in the house by <br />suddenly rising waters, move to the <br />second floor and, if necessary, to <br />the roof. Take warm clothing, a <br />flashlight, and portable radio with <br />you. Then wait for help...don't try <br />to swim to safety. Rescue teams <br />will be looking for you. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />When outside the house, <br />remember..... FLOODS ARE · <br />DECEPTIVE. Try to avoid <br />flooded areas, and don't attempt to <br />walk or drive through flood waters <br />that are more than knee deep. <br /> <br />If,. and only if, time permits. .. there are <br />several precautionary steps that can be <br />taken. <br /> <br />. Turn off. all utilities at the main <br />power switch and close the main gas <br />valve if evacuation appears <br />necessary. Do not touch any <br />electrical equipment. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Move valuable, personal items such <br />as papers, furs, jewelry, clothing, <br />and other contents to upper floors or <br />higher elevations. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Fill bathtubs, sinks and jugs with <br />clean water in case regular supplies <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />are contaminated. You can sanitize <br />these items by first rinsing with <br />bleach. <br /> <br />Board up windows or protect them <br />with storm shutters or tape to <br />prevent flying glass. <br /> <br />. Bring outdoor possessions inside the <br />house or tie them down securely. <br />This includes lawn furniture, <br />garbage cans, tools, signs, and other <br />movable objects that might be swept <br />away or hurled about. . <br /> <br />If it is safe to evacuate by car, you should <br />consider doing the following: <br /> <br />25 <br /> <br />Stock the car with non-perishable <br />foods (like canned goods), a plastic <br />container of water, blankets, first <br />aid kit, flashlights, dry clothing, and <br />any special medication needed by <br />your family. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Keep the gas tank at least half full <br />since gasoline pumps will not be <br />working if the electricity has been <br />cut off. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Do not drive where water is over the <br />roads. Parts of the roads may <br />already be washed out. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />If your car stalls in a flooded area, <br />abandon it as soon as possible. <br />Flood waters can rise rapidly and <br />sWeep a car (and its occupants) <br />away. Many deaths have resulted <br />from attempts to move stalled <br />vehicles. <br />