What to Do During a Flood

Move to higher ground immediately — don't wait for official orders if water is rising fast. Never walk or drive through floodwater: just 6 inches of moving water can knock you off your feet, and 2 feet can carry away a car. If water is entering your home, turn off electricity at the main breaker before it reaches outlets or appliances. Avoid basements entirely during flooding — they become death traps. Floodwater is deceptively powerful and often contaminated, so treat it as more dangerous than it looks.