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<br />City of Rifle FWod Hazard Mitigation Plan <br /> <br />Appendix A - In The Event of a <br />Flood: Tips to minimize loss of <br />life and property <br /> <br />The following tips are from the Federal Emer- <br />gency Management Agency Federal Insurance <br />Administration National Flood Insurance Pro- <br />gram and should be used as suggested guidelines <br />for action before, during, and after a flood. <br /> <br />Steps to take Today <br /> <br />o Make an itemized list of personal property, <br />including furnishings, clothing, and valu- <br />ables. Photographs of your home - inside and <br />out - are helpful. These will assist an adjuster <br />in settling claims and will help prove unin- <br />sured losses, which are tax deductible. <br /> <br />o Learn the safest route from your home or <br />place of business to high, safe ground if you <br />should have to evacuate in a hurry. <br /> <br />o Keep a portable radio, emergency cooking <br />equipment, and flashlights in working order. <br /> <br />o Persons who live in frequently /Woded <br />areall should keep on hand materials <br />such all sandbags, plywood, plastic sheeting, <br />and lumber which can be used to protect <br />private property. (Remember, sandbags <br />should not be stacked directly against the <br />outer walls of a building, since, when wet, the <br />bags may create added pressure on the foun- <br />dation.) <br /> <br />o Buy flood insurance. You should contact <br />your property/casualty agent or broker about <br />eligibility for flood insurance, which is of- <br />fered through the National Flood Insurance <br />Program. Generally, there is a five-day wait- <br />ing period for this policy to become effective, <br /> <br />so don't wait until the last minute to apply. <br /> <br />o &ep your insurance policies and a list of <br />personal property in a safe place, such as a <br />safety-deposit box. Know the name and loca- <br />tion of the agent(s) who issued the policies. <br /> <br />When the Flood Comes <br /> <br />The safety of your family is the most impor- <br />tant consideration. Since floodwaters can <br />rise very rapidly, you should be prepared <br />to evacuate before the water level reaches <br />your property. <br /> <br />o Keep a battery-powered radio tuned to a local <br />station, and follow all emergency instruc- <br />tions. <br /> <br />o If you're caught in the house by suddenly <br />rising waters, move to the second floor and, <br />ifnecessary, to the roof. Take warm clothing, <br />a flashlight, and portable radio with you. <br />Then wait for help...don't try to swim to <br />safety. Rescue teams will be looking for you. <br /> <br />o When outside the hoUBe, remember.... <br />FLOODS ARE DECEPTIVE. Try to avoid <br />flooded areas, and don't attempt to walk <br />through floodwaters that are more than knee <br />deep. <br /> <br />o If, and only if, time permits...there are <br />several precautionary steps that can be <br />taken. <br /> <br />o Turn off all utilities at the main power <br />switch and close the main gas valve ifevacu- <br />ation appears necessary. Do not touch any <br /> <br />12 <br />