Emergency: Flooding
In Case of Minor
Imminent Flooding | In Case of
Major Imminent Flooding | During
an Evacuation | After a Flood
In Case of Minor Imminent
Flooding
- Secure vital equipment, records, and chemicals
(move to higher, safer ground). Shut
off all electrical equipment. Secure
all laboratory experiments
- Wait for instructions from the Department of
Public Safety for immediate action
- Do not return to your building unless you have
been instructed to do so by someone from the
emergency operations center or the Department
of Public Safety
In Case of Major Imminent
Flooding
- Evacuate campus immediately. See Evacuation
section of this guide
- Follow instructions from the Department of
Public Safety for immediate action
Minor or area flooding of campus is a more likely
scenario. This could be the result of major,
multiple rainstorms, or a water-main break. In
the case of imminent minor, weather-related flooding,
the Department of of Public Safety will monitor the
National Weather Service and other emergency advisories
to determine necessary action such as evacuation
of areas and cancellation of classes. In case of
water-main failure, affected areas of campus need to be
evacuated immediately. In this case, refer to the
Evacuation section of this
guide.
During an Evacuation
- Listen to a battery-operated radio for
evacuation and emergency instructions.
- If advised to evacuate, do so immediately.
Remember to help anyone who needs assistance.
- Follow recommended evacuation
routes--shortcuts may be blocked.
- Leave early enough to avoid being marooned by
flooded roads. Evacuation is much
simpler and safer before flood waters become
too deep.
- If you are in a car and it stalls, abandon it
immediately and climb to higher ground.
Many deaths have occurred from attempts to
move stalled vehicles.
- If walking, climb to high ground and stay
there. Avoid walking through flood
waters. If it is moving swiftly, even
water six inches deep can sweep you off your
feet.
After a Flood
- Flood dangers do not end when the water begins
to recede. Listen to a radio or
television, and do not return to area until
authorities indicate it is safe to do so.
- Stay out of buildings if flood waters remain
around the building.
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