BLOG Week #2 September 7-13
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Week 2: Flood
September is National Preparedness Month! If disaster struck today would you be prepared?
Preparation begins with you and your family. Do you have a plan?
The theme for this week is flooding. Did you know that flood-prone areas have been identified in 267
cities and towns and in all of Colorado’s 64 counties? Our landscape and ever changing weather not
only create a beautiful state, but also a potentially powerful flood hazard.
Floods can be one of the most damaging natural disasters around. The extensive flooding along the
Front Range demonstrates just how real the flood threat is in Colorado. We are all impacted regardless
of whether we live, work or play in the mountains, urban areas or plains.
There are a number of things you can do to remain prepared to respond and recover from a flood event.
Here are a few quick tips to remember:
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Turn Around, Don't Drown. Avoid flooded areas with rapid water flow. Do not attempt to cross
a flowing stream. It takes only six inches of fast flowing water to sweep you off your feet.
Get to higher ground. Stay away from high water-prone areas including dips, low spots, valleys,
ditches, washes etc.
Don't allow children to play near high water, storm drains or ditches. Hidden dangers could lie
beneath the water.
Flooded roads could have significant damage hidden by high waters. Never drive through high
waters or on flooded roads. If you vehicle stalls, leave it immediately and seek higher grounds
Water only two feet deep can float away most automobiles
Do not camp or park your vehicle along streams and washes, particularly when threatening
conditions exist.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize flood dangers.
Monitor NOAA Weather Radio or your local media for vital weather-related information
BLOG Week #2 September 7-13
Learn more about flood safety at https://www.readycolorado.com/hazard/flood
Resources
Stay tuned to READYColorado and our partners for additional flood mitigation, preparedness, response
and recovery information.
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READYColorado/Flood
NOAA
Ready.gov/floods
Red Cross – Flood
Routt County High Water Preparedness Information Guide
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