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<br />Put toolbox, valuable papers, extra clothes, blankets, first aid <br />kit, critical medicine, flashlight, radio, etc. in the car. <br />Test sump pump and back up power supply. <br />Fill car with gas (if the area loses power, the gas station pumps <br />won't work). <br />Begin filling sandbags. <br />Station someone at the neighborhood gage. <br />Station people at selected bridges to prevent debris jams. <br /> <br />Implement: This stage is when you carry out the protective measures. <br />It would come after a flash flood warning or when the water almost <br />reaches your house. In flash flood areas your plan may have to be <br />limited to what you can do in 60 seconds. Whether you should evacuate <br />the people out of your house depends on your particular flooding situa- <br />tion (see next section on Safety Tips). Here are some ideas for what <br />your plan could include at the implement stage: <br /> <br />Close levee/floodwall/dry floodproofing openings. <br />Close sewer back-up valve/put plug or standpipe in. <br />Close internal drainage valve in levee or floodwall. <br />Open wet floodproofing openings to let water in (your plan <br />should list all of them so they are not forgotten) <br />Move selected furniture, appliances, hazardous materials, <br />etc. up to the second floor (your plan should list which <br />ones are to be moved first - see the lists in section I.E., <br />Wet Floodproofing). <br /> <br />NOTE: If you have enough warning, you may want to get a <br />truck and move all your furniture to high ground. <br />This type of expense can be reimbursed with an <br />NFIP flood insurance policy. <br /> <br />Turn off electricity, gas, water (your plan should show <br />where the switches and valves are). <br />Lock up the house and drive/walk to high ground (your plan <br />should include a map and you should know where public <br />shelters are). <br /> <br />C. Safety Tips <br /> <br />Remember, the safety of you and your family is much more important than <br />protecting your furniture and appliances. Here are some things to keep <br />in mind: <br /> <br />If you have dry floodproofed your house, stay out of the <br />basement. As discussed earlier, your walls may not be strong <br />enough and they could collapse. <br /> <br />When flood depths are over two feet, your access is cut off. <br />Before this happens, move children, handicapped and others <br />to high ground and safety. <br /> <br />36 <br />