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Show November HILL TOP TIMES 12, 1976 Page High water damage can be minimized with preparation Editor's Note: This is the third in a series of articles by the base Disaster Preparedness Office to provide information to help individuals prepare themselves for emergency situations. Cut off all electrical circuits at the fuse Danel or disconnect all electrical appliances. Shut off the water service and gas valves in the home. This article is on preparation of homes and property in the advent of flash floods. To determine if your home or property is located in a potential flood hazard area, call your local office of emergency services. At the same time, find out how many feet above or below possible flood levels your home is situated and where the nearest "safe" area may be. DURING THE FLOOD pumped out and the water tested before drinking. Stay away from disaster areas unless your help is requested. Sight-seer- s hamper rescue and other emergency operations. Do not handle live electrical equipment in wet areas. Electrical equipment should be checked and dried before returned to service. Use flashlights, not lanterns or torches to examine buildings. Flammable gases may be present. Report broken utility lines to police, fire or other appropriate authority. Keep a current listing of these organizations and their telephone numbers within reach. Stay tuned to the radio or TV station for advice and instructions from local authorities on the following emergency details: Where to obtain medical care Where to go for emergency assistance such as housing, clothing, food, etc. Ways to help yourself and the community recover from the emergency. areas subject to sudden flooding, such as stream beds, dry washes, mourns of canyons or low areas. Do not attempt to cross a flowing stream where water is Avoid above the knees. Do not attempt driving over a flooded road. You may be stranded and trapped. If your vehicle stalls, abandon it immediately and seek higher ground. Many people have drowned while trying to rescue their car. PREPARATION To prepare for a flash flood or high water, take the following actions well in advance of the flooding or high water season: Store a good food supply of rations which require little cooking and no refrigeration, as electrical power may be AFTER THE FLOOD Do not use food that has come into contact with flood waters. Test drinking water for contamination. Wells must be interrupted. Keep a portable radio, emergency cooking equipment, lights and flashlights in good working order and in a place where they are readily accessible. and critical medical supplies, such as Keep first-ai- d insulin, etc., on hand. prescriptions, fueled. If power is interrupted for automobile the Keep several days, gas stations may not be able to operate their 23 , pumps. If living in a flood hazard area, a supply of sandbags, will make emergency and lumber plywood, plastic sheeting water proofing easier. If possible, store an adequate supply of drinking water. 1. What four U.S. Presidents aU had different first names before occupying the White House? 2. How did the potato get the nick- name "spud"? 3. How did the Liberty Bell get its crack? 4. Postmasters take an oath. Did the riders for the old Pony Express? If so, what was it? 5. What is the supreme power of the United Kingdom. How great is its WARNING When a flash flood warning is given, flooding is usually occurring or imminent. Immediately begin to accomplish the following: Store drinking water in clean, closed containers. Water service may be interrupted. If time permits, move essential items and furniture to upper floors in the home. If forced or advised to leave home,- - move to a safe area before access is cut off by flood water. authority? (Aaswert to Quiz) 1. 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