From the Red Cross:
During a flood, water often becomes contaminated.
FACT vs. FICTION
Fiction:
Fill your sinks and bathtubs for drinking water in case flooding water interrupts or contaminates the public water supply.
Water stored in bathtubs and sinks should never be used for drinking or for bathing young children because lead can leak from the glaze in bathtubs and sinks into water stored in them. However, you can use water stored in bathtubs and sinks for flushing the toilet or washing the floor or clothing.
Before the Flood:
If You Have Pets or Livestock
During a Flood:
Staying Safe Indoors
Staying Safe Outdoors
FACT vs. FICTION
Fiction:
If you have a truck or SUV, it’s okay to drive across rushing flood water.
Just two feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles, including SUVs and pickup trucks.
Never try to drive across rushing flood water.
After a Flood
Returning Home Safely
Cleaning and Repairing Your Home
What Do You Need In A Survival Kit?
At a minimum, you should have the basic supplies listed below:
Consider the needs of all family members and add supplies to your kit:
Additional supplies to keep at home or in your survival kit based on the types of disasters common to your area:
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