Be Flood Smart

3/14/2016 (Permalink)

According to the American Red Cross (ARC) floods cause more damage in the U.S every year than any other weather-related disaster. The ARC offers the following flood safety tips.

Stay away from floodwaters. If you come up on a flowing stream where water is above your ankles, stop, turn around and go another way. Six inches of swiftly moving water can sweep you off of your feet.

If you approach a flooded road while driving, turn around and go the other way. If you are caught on a flooded road and waters are rising rapidly around you, get out of the car quickly and move to higher ground. Most cars can be swept away by less than two feet of moving water.

Keep children out of water. They are curious and often lack judgement about running water or contaminated water.

If a flood does strike your home or business, contact your local SERVPRO Franchise Professionals.