Storm Preparations You are here: House & Home • Storm Preparations Floods Listen continuously to a weather radio, or a battery-operated, portable radio for updated emergency information. Follow the instructions and advice of local authorities. Fill your bathtubs, sinks, and plastic bottles with clean water as flooding can contaminate water sources. Bring in outdoor furniture and secure any items that could be swept away or damaged by floodwaters. Move your furniture and valuables to higher floors in your home, as they are less likely to be damaged. If you are asked by authorities, turn off all utilities at the main power switch and close the main gas valve. Remember floods can be unpredictable - be alert to the signs of flooding and be prepared to evacuate with your survival kit on a moment's notice. If you are advised to evacuate, do so immediately following the recommended evacuation routes. Stay away from valleys, low-lying areas, canyons etc. as they can become water-filled quickly. If outdoors, move away from dangerous flood waters and climb to high ground and remain there. If you come across a flowing stream where the water is above your ankles, stop, turn around, and go another way. You could be swept off your feet in as little as 15 centimetres (6 inches) of water. Never walk or drive in swift water. Winds Bring in lawn furniture. Cut down dead and rotting branches so they won't get tangled in power lines. Disconnect clotheslines. Move vehicles off the streets. The Canadian Red Cross recommended that people gather a three-day supply of basic items in case of an emergency during the storm. Those items should include water, food, a manual can opener, a flashlight, a battery-operated radio, batteries and a first aid kit. Power Failure Charge cell phones and be prepared for possible power outages.     Download advice from the Government of Canada on how to be prepared for emergencies. Be Prepared, Not Scared This booklet is archived in Adobe Acrobat portable document format (pdf). Adobe Acrobat®, and the PDF logo are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.				Quick jump to any topic!------------------------------------- Home Advertise With Us Boating & MarineBuy & Sell ClubsContactGolf ClubsHouse & HomeOld NewsPets & WildlifeReal EstateResident AssociationSchool NewsService Providers Sports & FitnessSubdivisionsTravel Club Backhoe & Excavators Junk Removers Shingles & Roofing Snow Clearing Towing Companies Better Homes and Gardens BobVila.com Complete Home Maintenance Center (CMCH) Do It Yourself Network Hometime

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