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HOW TO PREPARE FOR A FLOOD

After
During

Before

BEFORE

1. Find out if you are in a flood prone area


2. Update flood procedures for your family, farm or business
(every year)
3. Register to receive information from various information
sources
4. Talk to neighbors and share information on preparedness and
previous experiences
5. Consider using sand and sandbags to prevent flood damages
6. Minimize flood damage
7. Keep emergency supplies on hand
8. Take care of chemical products before flood season
9. Keep street drains, storm grates and flap gates free of leaves
and other debris
10. Consider buying flood insurance to protect your property

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DURING

1. Keep a battery-powered radio tuned to a local station.


Follow all emergency instructions
2. If you are caught in your building by rapidly rising waters,
call flood information center for help. Then move to a
higher floor or to the roof. Take warm, weatherproof
clothing, a flashlight, a cell phone and a portable radio
3. Do not walk or wade in flooded areas
4. Be prepared to evacuate. If advised to evacuate, do so
immediately. Evacuation is much simpler and safer before
flood waters become too deep for ordinary vehicles to
drive through
5. If you evacuate by car, do not drive where water is over the
road or past barricaded road signs
6. If your car stalls in a flooded area, abandon it as soon as AFTER
possible and walk to safety in the direction you came from. 1. Before re-entering your home, check for structural
7. Follow recommended evacuation routes, as shortcuts may
damage that could cause the building to collapse. Be
be blocked
cautious of potential gas leaks, electrical shorts and live
8. When flooding is imminent, do something important
wires
2. When re-entering a building, use flashlights, rather than
lanterns or candles (in case of gas leaks)
3. Have a professional check your heating system, electrical
panel, outlets and appliances for safety before using.
Call the gas company to have them turn the gas back on
4. Follow disaster preparedness procedures when cleaning
a house after a flood
5. Document your losses. Photograph damages and record
repair costs
6. Contact your insurance agent for flood loss claims.
7. Remove and empty sandbags. Do not dump sand into
the river or on its banks. Store it for future use

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Sumber:
http://www.kingcounty.gov/environment/waterandland/flooding/p
repare.aspx

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