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City of Colorado Springs Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan 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 and jugs 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 them with stonn 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 H it 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 call stalls out in a flooded area, abandon it as soon as possible, Floodwaters can rise rapidly and sweep a car (and its occu- pants) away. Many deaths have resulted from attempts to move stalled vehicles. AFTER THE FLOOD If your home, apartment or business has suf- fered flood damage, immediately call the agent or broker who handles your flood insur- ance policy. The agent will then submit a loss fol'tll to the National Flood Insurance Pro- gram. 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 escaping 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 flash- light is ideal. o Watch for electrical shorts or live wires before making certain that the main power switch is turned off. Do not turn on any lights or appli- ances until an electrician has checked the sys- tem for short circuits, o Cover broken windows and holes in the roof or walls to prevent further weather damage. 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 discarding. Throw out fresh food and previously opened medicines that have come in contact with flood waters, o Water for drinking and food preparation should be boiled vigorously for ten minutes (until the public water system has been de- clared safe). Another method of disinfecting is to mix 1/2 teaspoon of liquid commercial bleach with 2-1/2 gallons of water".Iet stand for five minutes before using. The flat taste can be removed by pouring the water from one container to another or adding a pinch of salt. In an emergency, water may be obtained by draining a hot water tank or melting ice cubes. 19