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Here is an excerpt from the Farmington Utah West Stake Emergency Plan v.4 regarding Flooding.

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4.6 FLOODS:

BEFORE:

1. Find out if your residence is in a probable flood plain. Make plans what to do, where to go.

2. Store emergency supplies: water, food, first aid, medications, documents, radio, flashlights etc.

3. Listen to the radio or TV for changing weather conditions.

4. Place sandbags, lumber, plastic sheeting etc. in strategic places. (Sandbags should be stacked away

from the building far enough to avoid damaging the walls.)

5. Make sure vehicles are at least 1⁄2 full in case of evacuation.

6. Prepare for evacuation.

7. Move valuables to an upper floor or as high as possible.

DURING:

1. Stay calm.

2. If there is time, disconnect all gas and electric appliances. Shut off the main water valve to keep

contaminated water from entering the house. Also shut off the power at the main breaker.

Remember, if you shut off the gas, a professional will have to come turn it back on.

3. If asked to evacuate, use travel routes recommended by local authorities to reach the Evacuation

Center. Drive slowly in water, use low gear. If your car stalls, abandon it as soon as possible.

4. Listen for further instructions on the emergency frequency of your radio.(KSL 1160 AM)

AFTER:

1. Do not return home until local authorities say that it is safe.

2. Check your home carefully for structural damage, gas leaks and downed electrical wires.

3. Don’t use electrical appliances that have been flooded until repaired.

4. Don’t use food that has been contaminated by flood waters.

5. Don’t drink tap water until authorities say it is safe to do so.

6. Clean everything. Flood water carries contaminants and disease. Throw out all wet food, medicines

and cosmetics.