Flood Safety

You are responsible for your own safety!

  • Moving water is a powerful force of nature.

  • Waters rise rapidly during flash floods.  You may have only seconds to save yourself.

  • Flooded creeks and streams are unpredictable.  Even though the surface may be smooth, the water may be moving very fast.
  • Eighty percent of flood deaths occur when people drive into water or simply walk into moving water.

     

    Flood dangers do not end when the water recedes: 

  • Flooded buildings may have hidden damage that makes them unsafe.
  • Fire is the most frequent hazard following floods.

  • Food contaminated by floodwaters can cause severe infections.


    Flood safety information sheets:

    Flood Safety:  When Flooding Is Forecast

    Flood Safety:  During a Flood

    Flood Safety:  After a Flood

    Flooded Roads

    Brochure:  River and Boating Safety Guide for the Southern Tier 

    Newsletter article:  Scout Warns His Neighbors:  Turn Around Don't Drown

     STC Also Recommends:
    Flood Safety Awareness
    Information and links assembled by the National Weather Service for Flood Safety Awareness week. 
    Chemung County Emergency Management Office  
     
    Schuyler County Office of Fire & Emergency Management  
     
    Steuben County Office of Emergency Services  

     

     

      

     

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