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Flood Safety

Floods

Flooding is a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. Failing to evacuate flooded areas or entering flood waters can lead to injury or death.

Floods may:

Result from rain, snow, coastal storms, storm surges and overflows of dams and other water systems.
Develop slowly or quickly. Flash floods can come with no warning.
Cause outages, disrupt transportation, damage buildings and create landslides.

IF YOU ARE UNDER A FLOOD WARNING, FIND SAFE SHELTER RIGHT AWAY

Do not walk, swim or drive through flood waters. Turn Around, Don’t Drown!
Just six inches of moving water can knock you down, and one foot of moving water can sweep your vehicle away.
Stay off of bridges over fast-moving water.

Depending on the type of flooding:

Evacuate if told to do so.
Move to higher ground or a higher floor.
Stay where you are.

Source: Ready.gov

FLOOD SAFETY

Anyone impacted by the dam failures should follow these safety steps:

Be prepared to evacuate quickly if necessary. Follow evacuation orders and do not attempt to return until officials say it is safe to do so
Turn around, don’t drown. Stay off the roads. If you must drive and encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and go another way. Head for higher ground and stay there.
Stay away from floodwaters. Beware of snakes, insects and other animals that may be in or around floodwaters and your home.
If power lines are down, do not step in puddles or standing water.
Don't walk, swim or drive through floodwater. Just six inches of fast-flowing water can knock you over and two feet will float a car.
Don't walk on beaches or riverbanks.
Don’t allow children to play in or near flood water.
Stay out of areas subject to flooding. Underpasses, dips, low spots, canyons, washes, etc. can become filled with water.

During flooding

State and local response agencies are the primary responders for people who are concerned about or were affected by flooding. Find your state emergency office or agency from FEMA.

Avoid contact with flood water due to potentially elevated levels of contamination associated with raw sewage and other hazardous or toxic substances that may be in the flood water. EPA and the Department of Health and Human Services urge everyone in contact with flood waters to follow these guidelines:

Avoid or limit direct contact with contaminated flood water.
Wash your hands frequently with soap, especially before drinking and eating.
Do not allow children to play in flood water, or play with toys contaminated with flood water.
Report cuts or open wounds, and report all symptoms of illness. Keep vaccinations current.
More about health risks from flood waters.

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Michigan Mold Consultants
Jim Dietrich
Flushing, MI 48433
(810) 569-1863