This week is National Flood Safety Awareness Week (March 16 – 22, 2014).
To help clarify some misconceptions about water and flooding, let me make it very clear – NEVER drive through flooded roads. Here’s a great example. We were dispatched after a few reported calls of a flooded roadway. Looks innocent enough right?
Just because it’s downhill does NOT mean it is any safer…in fact, it is more dangerous.
- Gravity will move/flow the water faster.
- More water will cause you to lose control of your vehicle or possibly sink your vehicle and/or drown you.
- More water will remain at the bottom of the hill will definitely cause damage to your vehicle.
So how can you share this safety message with others?
- Continue to share the message of Turn Around, Don’t Drown = #TADD (National safety campaign phrase)
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Flash flooding can occur anywhere – even within metropolitan and urban areas.
- Avoid areas that are frequently flooded.
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Always follow instructions from your local emergency service professionals.
- Report any flooded roadways to the proper authorities.
- NEVER drive through flooded roads.
It’s really bad news if we have to meet like this…
If you were wondering, that’s me on the right
Do your part in #Prepared2014 by being safe this year.
@rusnivek
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