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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PUBLIC SERVICE PAGE

Flood Safety

  • In flash flood areas move to higher ground immediately.

  • If you must prepare to evacuate, turn off utilities at main switches and/or valves. Unplug appliances. Do not touch active electrical appliances while wet.

  • Do not walk or drive into moving water.

  • Stay out of flood waters because they could contain dangerous contamination or electrical charge from downed power lines.

  • Stay out of buildings that are surrounded by rising waters.

  • Stay away from downed power lines. Report damaged utilities, such as electrical systems or septic systems, and have them repaired immediately.

  • Call 911 if you are stranded or in danger. 

Winter Weather Safety Tips

  • Keep flashlights and extra batteries at home and work.

  • Keep battery powered radios on hand, such as AM/FM or NOAA radios.

  • Have a supply of extra food and utensils you will need to eat the food, such as forks, spoons, and a can opener. Also make sure pets have plenty of food.

  • Have a fully supplied first aid kit. Make sure you are stocked up on all medications your household needs.

  • If a baby is in the home, make sure to have plenty of the supplies your baby needs.

  • Keep an alternate, emergency heat source. Make sure there is plenty of fuel for the heat source.

  • Practice caution with alternate heat sources. Have a fire extenguisher on site, as well as smoke alarms with fresh batteries.

  • If you are inside, stay inside.

  • Wear lots of layers of clothing.

  • Do not drive unless absolutely necessary.

  • Keep gas tank full and cell phone charged.

  • If stranded in vehicle, stay with your vehicle. Run engine 10 minutes every hour to heat the vehicle. Remember, blocked exhaust pipes can cause carbon monoxide poisoning, so keep windows of vehicle slightly rolled down and check exhaust pipe regularly.

  • Call 911 for help.

Forest Fire Prevention

• Contact 911, your local fire department, or the park service if you notice an unattended or out-of-control fire.

• Never leave a campfire unattended. Completely extinguish the fire—by dousing it with water and stirring the ashes until cold—before sleeping or leaving the campsite.

• When camping, take care when using and fueling lanterns, stoves, and heaters. Make sure lighting and heating devices are cool before refueling. Avoid spilling flammable liquids and store fuel away from appliances.

• Do not discard cigarettes, matches, and smoking materials from moving vehicles, or anywhere on park grounds. Be certain to completely extinguish cigarettes before disposing of them.

• Follow local ordinances when burning yard waste. Avoid backyard burning in windy conditions, and keep a shovel, water, and fire retardant nearby to keep fires in check. Remove all flammables from yard when burning.

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