How to Stay Safe During a Flood
BE PREPARED, AND KNOW THE RISKS
2. When flooding starts, get to higher ground fast. This may seem obvious, but many lives have been lost trying to navigate flooded areas, or in circumstances where folks just couldn’t predict how fast the water would rise. Conditions can change faster than you think, so plan accordingly. 3. You should never mess with rushing water. As previously stated, you may feel safe in a car, but you’d be amazed how quickly things can turn bad when you try to push through a stream of debris- clogged floodwater. 4. Don’t leave the power running. If a flood gets serious and you need to evacuate, make sure to switch off the power and close the gas lines. 5. Standing floodwater is nearly as dangerous as rushing water. After the storm passes, there may be pools of water all over the place. Stay away from these, as they can carry infectious diseases or cause chemical hazards and injury.
When considering big risks to your business, your employees, and even your families, flooding tends to get overlooked. For most folks outside of the hurricane belt, flooding can seem like one of those disasters that exists in the abstract — a crisis
that strikes other people, in other places. But make no mistake: Flooding is a serious risk across the United States, and it claims a shocking number of lives. With this in mind, it’s important to be prepared. Here are a few key things to keep in mind in the event of a flood. 1. Moving water is stronger than you think. It only takes 6 inches of rushing water to knock down an adult, and a mere 2 feet can start carrying away vehicles. When flooding occurs, it’s difficult to tell the depth of the water, so don’t chance it. If you come across a flooded road, just turn around.
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