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I I I I I I I I I I I ,I I I I I I I 'I 6. POST FLOOD_~COVERY & REOCCUPATION This part of the plan identifies some of the activities required to help in providing an orderly and timely reestablishment of pre-flood conditions, to the extent possible. Once the flood has subsided, damage to property and the social impacts on the City will be assessed and reported. This assessment will determine what recovery activities will be necessary. If assistance beyond County capabilities is required, State assistance should be requested through the County Office of Emergency Services. The activities include elimination of hazards caused by floods, an assessment of damage caused by floodwaters, removal of flood debris and mud, returning borrowed equipment and materials, assistance to the affected general publiC, and resumption of normal operations by city, county and other agencies. See Appendix I on Resource Services for more information. Some key safety concerns (reference 8) are addressed below: 1. Local authorities who are inspecting homes for safety and water damage should wear high leakproof rubber boots (or at least rubber-soled shoes), thick rubber or dry leather gloves, and a hard hat when in a flood zone. If going into an isolated area tell aomeone who will notify the proper authorities if you do not report back. 2. Check to determine if the power and gas are shut off and if not, shut them off, if necessary. Indoors or out, under flooded or damaged conditions, treat every electrical item with the greatest respect. EVERY SOURCE OF ELECTRICITY CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS UNDER FLOOD CONDITIONS. If travelling on foot through a flood zone, observe overhead electrical lines for broken wires or evidence of arcing. Avoid the vicinity of power lines if pOSSible, and cross under them only at midlength between supporting poles, if you must cross them. An energized electrical utility wire or a utility pole partially or totally submerged in water, whether metal or wet wood, can create an electrical field in the water that will cause a serious electric shock hazard. If utility wires are underwater, maintain a maximum distance from both utility poles and wires (min:l.mum of 20 feet for utility poles; SO feet for high voltage transmission or 17 ~ Eliminate hazards l'i Assess damage l'i Remove debris and mud ~ Return equipment and materials ~;: Assist Public l~ Resume normal activities