Flood Preep List

• MAINTAIN EXTREME CAUTION IN AND OUT OF WATER, SAFETY FIRST!
• REMOVE BOAT FROM WATER, IF POSSIBLE
• SECURE BOAT EVEN IF IT IS ON A BOAT LIFT
• WEIGH PIERS DOWN – FILL A GARBAGE CAN WITH WATER, USE CINDER BLOCKS OR BOTH
• IF THERE IS A CANOPY ON THE BOAT LIFT LEAVE A CLEARANCE OF AT LEAST 3’ BETWEEN BOAT AND CANOPY
• SANDBAG AROUND DWELLING
• TURN OFF ANY OUTDOOR/GARDEN ELECTRIC CIRCUITS
• PICK UP YARD: KIDS TOYS, AND OTHER FLOAT-ABLE ITEMS, PATIO FURNITURE, ETC.
• HAVE A GENERATOR ON HAND
• KEEP ADULTS, KIDS, AND PETS AWAY FROM THE WATER ESPECIALLY NEAR THE RIVER DUE TO EXTREMELY POWERFUL CURRENTS!
• HAVE A LAST MINUTE EVACUATION PLAN

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