Cars, Carbon Monoxide, Protecting Your Home From Future Flood Damage

Cars
Never try to drive through floodwater. Water can be deeper than it appears, and water levels can rise very quickly. If a car stalls in floodwater, get out quickly and move to higher ground.

Carbon Monoxide
If you lose power during or after a flood, NEVER USE a gas oven, range, barbecue, hibachi or portable propane heater to heat your home. These units use up the oxygen you need to breathe and give off deadly carbon monoxide which have caused people to die from suffocation.

Protecting Your Home From Future Flood Damage
You can reduce the risk of future flood damage to your property by taking common-sense steps when making repairs to your home or property. These steps are known as hazard mitigation. Mitigation techniques can be designed for your home to minimize the effects of floodwaters on your property and your family.