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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
Today at 10:17am, you should practice these 3 easy steps… #ShakeOut
After the most recent events that just occurred in the Philippines on Tuesday, I highly recommend that you participate in today’s Earthquake ShakeOut exercise.
“This isn’t California…Ohio doesn’t have earthquakes…”
WRONG McFly! The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) have recorded six earthquakes so far this year: three earthquakes in March and three earthquakes in July. Ohio had a total of four earthquakes in 2012.
Surprised? I know you are.
So on Thursday October 17, 2013 at 10:17am – practice your earthquake safety procedures with 9 other states in our region using these three easy steps:
1. DROPto the ground
2. Take COVERunder a sturdy table or desk, if possible, and protect your head and neck
3. HOLD ONuntil the shaking stops
Following these 3 easy steps will help protect and you during an earthquake.
ShakeOut is coordinated by the Central U.S. Earthquake Consortium and the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma and Tennessee.
See, even the cool kids are doing it.
Stay safe!
@rusnivek
Statement from @rusnivek on #NavalYardShooting
Statement from @rusnivek
I am saddened by the horrific shooting at the US Naval Yard in Washington DC. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone impacted by this senseless tragedy, especially the families and loved ones of those killed and injured. As public safety professionals continue to respond to this tragic event, I hope that justice will be served and the threat mitigated.
@rusnivek
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