AFTER THE STORM<\/p>\n
*\tStay tuned to local radio for information.<\/p>\n
*\tHelp injured or trapped persons.<\/p>\n
*\tGive first aid where appropriate. <\/p>\n
*\tDo not move seriously injured persons unless they are in immediate danger of further injury. Call for help. <\/p>\n
*\tReturn home only after authorities advise that it is safe to do so.<\/p>\n
*\tAvoid loose or dangling power lines and report them immediately to the power company, police, or fire department. <\/p>\n
*\tEnter your home with caution. Beware of snakes, insects, and animals driven to higher ground by flood water. <\/p>\n
*\tOpen windows and doors to ventilate and dry your home. <\/p>\n
*\tCheck refrigerated foods for spoilage. <\/p>\n
*\tTake pictures of the damage, both to the house and its contents for insurance claims. <\/p>\n
*\tDrive only if absolutely necessary and avoid flooded roads and washed-out bridges.<\/p>\n
*\tUse telephone only for emergency calls.<\/p>\n
*\tCheck for gas leaks. If you smell gas or hear blowing or hissing noise, open a window and quickly leave the building. Turn off the gas at the outside main valve if you can and call the gas company from a neighbor’s home.<\/p>\n
*\tLook for electrical system damage. If you see sparks or broken or frayed wires, or if you smell hot insulation, turn off the electricity at the main fuse box or circuit breaker. If you have to step in water to get to the fuse box or circuit breaker, call an electrician first for advice.<\/p>\n
*\tCheck for sewage and water lines damage.<\/p>\n
DURING A FLOOD<\/p>\n
*\tFill bathtubs, sinks, and jugs with clean water in case water becomes contaminated.<\/p>\n
*\tListen to a battery-operated radio for the latest storm information. <\/p>\n
*\tIf local authorities instruct you to do so, turn off all utilities at the main power switch and close the main gas valve. <\/p>\n
*\tIf told to evacuate your home, do so immediately. <\/p>\n
*\tIf the waters start to rise inside your house before you have evacuated, retreat to the second floor, the attic, and if necessary, the roof. <\/p>\n
*\tFloodwaters may carry raw sewage, chemical waste and other disease-spreading substances. If you’ve come in contact with floodwaters, wash your hands with soap and disinfected water. <\/p>\n
*\tAvoid walking through floodwaters. As little as six inches of moving water can knock you off your feet. <\/p>\n
*\tDon’t drive through a flooded area. If you come upon a flooded road, turn around and go another way. A car can be carried away by just 2 feet of flood water. <\/p>\n
*\tElectric current passes easily through water, so stay away from downed power lines and electrical wires. <\/p>\n
*\tLook out for animals — especially snakes. Animals lose their homes in floods, too. (Source: FEMA)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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