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3 Ways to Stay Safe in a Flood We are in the heart of hurricane season, and if the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that preparedness and action plans are key to staying safe and protecting our families and properties. This August, as the summer heat ramps up and tropical storms become a greater threat, consider the ways you can protect yourself in a flood. Protect Yourself
Assess your risk and prepare.
Regions of the country vary in their flood risk. For instance, Las Vegas residents have less to worry about than Miami, Florida, residents. But variations can also exist within counties and depend on your distance away from bodies of water. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created a flood map that allows you to input your address and assess your risk. Before you prepare, enter your address into the website at MSC.FEMA.gov. Once you know your threat level, prepare a few basic flood emergency techniques. Plan for evacuation routes — you need multiple — and create an emergency pack. (Note: This is great to have in the event of a power outage, too!) Your kit should include flashlights, extra chargers and batteries, dry clothes, maps, nonperishable food, and water.
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Easy Foil-Grilled Sausage and Vegetables
Listen to calls for evacuation.
Ingredients
Don’t ignore the experts! While only you can decide what’s best for your family and home, Mother Nature is no joke. According to Ready.gov, it takes just six inches of water to knock you down and only one foot to sweep a car away. You can’t contend with that, no matter how strong you think you or your home are. Evacuate when you are told to do so to be better safe than sorry.
• 2 cloves garlic, grated • 1 tbsp thyme • 1 tsp oregano • 1 tsp basil • 1 tsp salt • 1 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
• 4 sausage links of your choice • 1 lb green beans • 1 red bell pepper, diced • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced • 1 red onion, diced • 1 zucchini, diced • 1 yellow summer squash, diced • 3 tbsp olive oil
Practice common sense in high water.
If you do find yourself in a flood, there are a few ways you can protect yourself. For starters, avoid swimming or walking through flood waters, which could carry dangerous debris. Turn around or seek higher ground. Stay away from bridges, which can get washed away, and once you are on higher ground, signal for help. If possible, call emergency services for assistance.
Directions
1. Preheat your grill to medium heat or your oven to 425 F. 2. In a large bowl, add all of the ingredients and mix well. Divide into four equal portions. 3. Prepare four 16-inch pieces of foil and place a portion in the middle of each section. Wrap each foil piece tightly and avoid holes. 4. Grill each foil packet for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through. You can also bake each packet for 20 minutes at 425 F.
You can learn more about flood preparedness and protecting your family at Ready.gov.
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