Q1: Do you have a basement?

Q1: Is there water in the basement?
Q2: Is the water at least knee deep (2+ feet) and/or rising fast?

• If the answer is knee deep and/or rising fast:
• • Stay out of your basement. You could be drowned or electrocuted if you go downstairs.
• If the answer is not deep nor rising fast:
• • If you decide to go to the basement to salvage valuables, you first need to turn off the power.
  • Leave the basement if the water starts to get deeper.
  • You might also want to call a plumber, and/or purchase a sump pump from a local hardware or discount store.

Q1: Is the water getting into your house?
Q2: Is the water knee deep (2+ feet) and/or rising fast?

• If the answer is knee deep and/or rising fast:
• • You need to evacuate immediately.
  • If the water in the street outside your house is deeper than 1 foot, do not attempt to drive away.
  • If the water is 3 feet or more, take a flotation device with you, such as a couch cushion. Take one such device for each person leaving.
  • Make sure pets are free to swim along with you, but do not try to carry larger pets. You could both lose your lives.
• If the answer is not knee deep nor rising fast:
• • Turn off the power.
  • Evacuate if the water begins to get deep and/or starts to rise fast.