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City af Rifle Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan electrical equipment unless it is in a dry area and you are standing on a piece of dry wood while wearing rubber gloves and rubber soled boots or shoes. o Move valuable papers, furs, jewelry, cloth- ing, and other contents to upper floors or higher elevations. o Fill bathtubs, sinks andjugs with clean water in case regular supplies are contami- nated. You can sanitize these items by first rinsing with bleach. o Board up windows or protect theJ;Il with storm shutters or tape to prevent flying glass. o Bring outdoor possessions inside the house or tie them down securely. This in- cludes lawn furniture, garbage cans, tools, signs, and other movable objects that might be swept away or hurled about. o Hit is safe to evacuate by car, you should consider doing the following: o Stock the car with non perishable foods (like canned goods), a plastic container of water, blankets, first aid kit, flashlights, dry clothing, and any special medication needed by your family. o Keep the gas tank at least half full since gasoline pumps will not be working if the electricity has been cut off. o Do not drive where water is over the roads. Parts of the roads may already be washed out. o H your car stalls out in a flooded area, abandon it as soon as possible. Floodwaters can rise rapidly and sweep a car (and its occupants) away. Many deaths have resulted from attempts to move stalled vehicles. After The Flood If your home, apartment or business has suffered flood damage, immediately call the agent or bro- ker who handles your flood insurance policy. The agent will then submit a loss form to the National Flood Insurance Program. An adjuster will be assigned to inspect your property as soon as possible. o Prior to entering a building, check for struc- tural damage. Make sure it is not in danger of collapsing. Turn off any outside gas lines at the meter or tank, and let the house air for several minutes to remove foul odors or es- caping gas. o Upon entering the building, do not use open flame as a source or light since gas may still be trapped inside; a battery-operated flashlight is ideal. o Watch for e1ectricalshorts or live wires before making certain that the main power switch is turned off. Do not turn on any lights or appliances until an electrician has checked the system for short circuits. o Cover broken windows and holes in the roof or walls to preventfurther weather dam- age. o Proceed with immediate cleanup meas. ures to prevent any heath hazards. Perish- able items which pose a health problem should be listed and photographed before dis- carding. Throw out fresh food and previously opened medicines that have come in contact with flood waters. o Water for drinking and food prepara- tion should be boiled vigorously for ten min- utes (until the public water system has been declared safe). Another method of disinfect. ing is to mix 1/2 teaspoon of liquid commer- cial bleach with 2-1/2 gallons of water...let stand for five minutes before using. The flat taste can be removed by pouring the water 13