Natural Disasters/Flash Flood

Preperations Follow best practices if you must build in a floodplain.EGLE - Floodplain Management FAQs https://www.michigan.gov/egle/0,9429,7-135-3313_3684_3725-11281--,00.html#9 14 December 2021 www.michigan.gov If there is adequate time before rainfall during a flash flood warning, evacuate to a safe area.Flooding https://uiu.edu/experience/safety-security/emergency-preparedness/flooding/ 14 December 2021 Upper Iowa University During Flood water can be deceptive! It is difficult to determine the depth or speed of floodwater.US Department of Commerce NOAA Severe Weather Awareness - Flood Safety https://www.weather.gov/mob/Severe_Flood 14 December 2021 www.weather.gov EN-US Do not attempt to cross floodwater in an automobile. Even shallow water can disable or carry away heavy vehicles such as trucks. If you do find yourself in a automobile which is being carried away by floodwater, abandon it immediately - It is a lost cause. Do not directly touch floodwater if possible.US Department of Commerce NOAA Turn Around Don't Drown https://www.weather.gov/tsa/hydro_tadd www.weather.gov 14 December 2021 EN-US Floodwater is rarely pure and may contain contaminants such as sewage, chemicals, electical hazards, or sharp debris.Floodwater After a Disaster or Emergency CDC https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/floods/floodsafety.html www.cdc.gov 14 December 2021 en-us 17 September 2020 Because flood water is often murky, you may not be able to truly see what hazards are in the water. After References 2 25%