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<br />~ Keep a battery-powered radio tuned to a local station, and follow all emergency <br />instructions. <br /> <br />~ If you're caught in the house by sudden rising water, move to the second floor and, if <br />necessary, to the roof. Take warm clothing, a flashlight, and a portable radio with you, Then <br />wait for help, don't try to swim to safety. Rescue teams will be looking for you. <br />~ When outside the house, remember - floods are deceptive. Try to avoid flooded areas, <br />and don't attempt to walk through floodwaters that are more than knee deep. <br /> <br />~ If, and only if, time permits. . . there are several precautionary steps that can be taken. <br /> <br />. Turn off all utilities at the main power switch and close the main gas value if evacuation <br />appears necessary. Do not touch any electrical equipment unless it is in a dry area and <br />you are standing on a piece of dry wood while wearing rubber gloves and rubber soled <br />boots or shoes. <br /> <br />. Move valuable papers, furs, jewelry, clothing, and other contents to upper floors or higher <br />elevations. <br /> <br />. Fill bathtubs, sinks and jugs with clean water in case regular supplies are contaminated. <br />You can sanitize these items by fIrst rinsing with bleach. <br /> <br />. Board up windows or protect them with storm shutters or tape to prevent flying glass. <br /> <br />. Bring outdoor possessions inside the house or tie them down securely. This includes <br />lawn furniture, garbage cans, tools, signs, and other movable objects that might be swept <br />away or hurled about. <br /> <br />~ If it is safe to evacuate by car, you should consider doing the following: <br /> <br />. Stock the car with non perishable foods (like canned goods), a plastic container of water, <br />blankets, fIrst aid kit, flashlights, dry clothing, and any special medication needed by your <br />family. <br /> <br />. Do not drive where water is over the roads. Parts of the roads may already be washed <br />out. <br /> <br />. If your car stalls out in a flooded area, abandon it as soon as possible, Floodwaters can <br />rise rapidly and sweep a car (and its occupants) away, Many deaths have resulted from <br />attempts to move stalled vehicles. <br /> <br />15 <br />