NEVER drive through flooded roadways. Here’s why
Turn Around Don’t Drown #TADD #NatlPrep
Don’t wait. Communicate. Make your emergency plan today.
NEVER drive through flooded roadways. Here’s why #NatlPrep
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#NatlPrep Month – Don’t Wait. Communicate. #PrepareAthon
I know it’s only July, but National Preparedness Month is right around the corner.
FEMA’s Ready.Gov just announced the 2015 theme: Don’t Wait. Communicate: Make an emergency plan today.
Groovy huh?
Here’s the logo to use.
Weekly themes will be done according to these identified topics:
- Week 1: September 1-5th Flood
- Week 2: September 6-12th Wildfire
- Week 3: September 13-19th Hurricane
- Week 4: September 14-26th Power Outage
- Week 5: September 27-30th Lead up to National PrepareAthon! Day on September 30, 2015
I’m looking forward to hearing your plans on how you intend to share preparedness efforts this year.
Are you Ready?
Stop driving through flooded roadways! #TADD #OHFlood #OHWx #Prepared
Every time. Every. Single. Time.
I don’t get it. We preach the #TADD safety message so many times. But yet, it always happens every time we have a heavy rain.
No kidding Sherlock.
C’mon! What else do we have to say to get people to listen!?!?!?!
Remember: It is NEVER safe to drive or walk into flood waters. #TADD
Kudos to WEWS News Channel-5 in highlighting the dangers of flooded roadways.
Just say it with me, “Turn Around, Don’t Drown! #TADD”
Again.
“Turn Around, Don’t Drown! #TADD”
Again.
“Turn Around, Don’t Drown! #TADD”
More tips on flooding can be found here at Ready.gov
Heading to Atlanta for the ASFPM Annual National Conference
Heading to Atlanta to speak at the Association of State Floodplain Manager’s Annual National Conference. 
Mitigation On My Mind – Region-4 baby!
Will you be there?
Flooded roadways? #TADD #CAWx #BayAreaStorm #hellastorm
All-Hazardy participation and collaboration for flooding
Great first day in our flood course here at Ohio EMA in Columbus.
I am fortunate that the participants in this class have outstanding stories from previous declarations and experiences from local, state, and regional responses during emergency flooding.
Some have shared their 500 year flooding stories from just the past 7 years (and clearly, it’s time to revisit the categorization and re-term these floods).
Here, FEMA staff, Ohio EMA staff, Ohio National Guard, and local Fire/Rescue services collectively discuss creative options to better serve numerous vulnerable population communities during an emergency evacuation during flooding.
IMHO, I really enjoy seeing this type of All-Hazardy professionals at the table.
Collaborating early can only strengthen joint response during any disaster.
Doggie paddle heading to Columbus
After a busy morning immersed in a contaminated water AAR, I will be submerging myself this afternoon into flood management.
Heh.
Teaching flood stuff at the State EOC on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Is this flooded roadway safe? You tell me…. #TADD #Prepared2014
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
2014 National Flood Safety Awareness Week #TADD #Prepared2014
This week is National Flood Safety Awareness Week (March 16 – 22, 2014).
Did you know that floods are the #1 natural disaster in the US? Just within the past five years, all 50 states have experienced floods or flash floods.
How can you help?
Share these easy safety tips with your constituents on flood safety:
- Turn Around, Don’t Drown = #TADD (National safety campaign phrase)
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Flash flooding can occur anywhere. If there is a possibility of a flash flood, move to higher ground. Always follow instructions from your local emergency service professionals.
- NEVER drive through flooded roads.
- Use local alerts and warning systems (like iPAWS and WEAs) which can send localized information about your immediate area.
- Stay away from damaged areas unless your assistance has been specifically requested by police, fire, or relief organization.
- Just a few inches of water from a flood can cause thousands of dollars in damages.
- Do you know if you live in a flood zone? Find out here for free.
So check your emergency preparedness kits and make sure you are ready!
@rusnivek
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