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Flood Warning from the Executive Office of Public Safety
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Message to Citizens
- People need to monitor the forecast. In many areas, it will make a big difference whether we get 2" to 3" of rain, in which case there may be widespread minor flooding like we saw during the second rain storm last week (March 25). But, if we get as much as 5" or 6" in some places, there may be widespread moderate and even major flooding, similar to the first rain storm (March 12-15).
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- People who had water in their homes in the last few weeks should plan for more water in their homes. Now is the time to check sump pumps, to move things that may be damaged or destroyed by rising water, to place sandbags if necessary. And, people should have a plan if they experience power outages and their sump pumps won't work.
- People who had to evacuate their homes in the past two weeks should have plans to evacuate again. This means having a plan to leave before the waters rise to a dangerous level, and knowing what they will take and where they will go.
- Finally, people who live or work in areas where roads were impassable over the past few weeks because of high water should plan for that to happen again.
- Do not get caught unprepared. People who need supplies should get them now, before the storm hits. If you don't have an emergency kit at home, please purchase flashlights, batteries, food, water, medicines, and other basic supplies.
- Please remember to use extreme caution around rising rivers and in flooded areas. Currents can be deceptively fast and dangerous and this is not a time to be canoeing or kayaking in our rivers. The waters are dangerous. People should pay particular attention to children - fascination may draw them towards dangerous waters.
- Pay close attention to downed power lines, particularly around water.
- As with any rainstorm when rain is falling fast in great quantity, drivers are encouraged to drive carefully and drive safe. Be aware that the commute may take a little longer than usual.
- Please call 211 with questions or non-emergency concerns. For emergencies, please dial 911.
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