Flood Safety

Avoid flooded areas, high velocity flow areas, and areas subject to sudden flooding. Do not attempt to cross flowing streams.

Roads may not be intact under flood waters and the depth of the water is not always obvious. Turn around and go another way.

If the vehicle stalls, leave it and seek higher ground. Rising
water may engulf the vehicle; sweeping it away.

Use caution at night when it is more difficult to recognize flood dangers.

Keep children away from high water, storm drains and viaducts. Throw out any food that came in contact with flood waters.

Use flashlights (not lanterns, torches or matches) to examine
buildings. Flammables may be inside.

FIND OUT IF YOU’RE IN A FLOOD ZONE
Flood maps are usually kept on file at your local
county courthouse, municipal office or library.
For additional information, call FEMA’s Map
Service Center at 1-877-FEMA-MAP