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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Rising water in a residential area.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Warning signs: water entering home, road flooding, emergency alerts, rapidly rising creeks or rivers.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Floodwater is contaminated with sewage, chemicals, and debris. It may hide downed power lines.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If water is rising, act immediately. Do not wait to see how high it will go.
Scene hazards: Drowning, Electrocution from submerged wires, Contaminated water, Structural collapse, Sewage
Move to higher ground. Do not stay in a flooding area.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — DO NOT walk, swim, or drive through floodwater. Do not: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do not enter moving or standing floodwater on foot or in a vehicle.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Floodwater hides open drains, fallen power lines, and sharp debris.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT touch electrical equipment if water is present.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Boil or purify any water before drinking after a flood.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Move to higher ground immediately — upper floor, roof if necessary, or elevated terrain outside.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do not walk, swim, or drive through floodwater.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 if you are trapped and cannot reach higher ground.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If in a vehicle and water is rising around it, abandon the vehicle and move to higher ground if safe.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If inside a building, go to the highest floor. Avoid basements and ground floors.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do not touch electrical equipment, outlets, or appliances if standing in water.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If trapped, go to the highest point. Signal for help from a window or roof.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Listen to emergency radio or phone alerts for evacuation orders and shelter locations.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Stay on high ground until officials say it is safe to leave.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Help children, elderly, and disabled persons reach higher ground first.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do not enter floodwater to rescue someone. Call 112 for professional water rescue.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Throw a flotation device or rope only if you can do so without entering the water yourself.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 if trapped. Describe your exact location and number of people with you.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Say: Flood emergency. Trapped at [address]. Water level: [waist/chest/roof]. People: [number]. Cannot reach higher ground.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Conserve phone battery. Send text messages if calls fail.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 if trapped, injured, or if water is still rising around you.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Seek medical care for any cuts or wounds exposed to floodwater — infection risk is high.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT walk, swim, or drive through floodwater.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT touch electrical equipment in or near water.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT drink floodwater or tap water until authorities confirm it is safe.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do not attempt water rescue without training and equipment. Currents are stronger than they appear.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 and provide location. Professional rescue teams have boats and training.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Myth: "Floodwater is just rain — it is clean." Reality: Floodwater contains sewage, chemicals, and hazardous debris.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Myth: "I can drive through shallow water." Reality: Six inches of water can stall a car. Two feet can float most vehicles.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Floodwater is just rain — it is clean
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Floodwater contains sewage, agricultural chemicals, fuel, and debris.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Contact with or ingestion of floodwater causes serious infection and illness.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — I can drive through shallow water
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Six inches of moving water can knock down a person. Two feet can float most vehicles.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Turn around, do not drown.
Use emergency mode for the interactive step-by-step decision guide.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Water is rising in your area — from heavy rain, river overflow, storm surge, or dam failure.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Flash floods can develop in minutes. Six inches of moving water can knock you down; two feet can float a car.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Children can be swept away by less water due to smaller size. Keep them on highest ground.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Carry small children to higher ground. Never leave them in flooded areas.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Mobility limitations slow evacuation. Help them reach upper floors or high ground immediately.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Assist with stairs to upper floors. Bring essential medications if safely reachable.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Plan evacuation assistance in advance. Identify accessible routes to higher ground.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If wheelchair-bound, move to highest accessible point and signal for rescue from a window.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Know your evacuation route and nearest high ground. Prepare a go-bag with essentials.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Sign up for local emergency alerts. Know whether your area is in a flood zone.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Boil or purify water before drinking until authorities confirm supply is safe.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Document damage with photos for insurance. Do not return home until officials declare it safe.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If alone and water is rising: move up immediately. Take phone, flashlight, and water if within reach.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If outside, climb to highest available ground — hill, berm, or sturdy elevated structure.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If driving and water covers the road, turn around. Find an alternate route on higher ground.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If vehicle stalls in water, leave immediately through doors or windows. Climb onto the roof if needed.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Emergency radio: receives alerts when power and cell networks fail.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Flashlight: essential when power is out during flooding at night.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Life jacket: useful if near water but does not make floodwater safe to enter.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Move to higher ground using stairs, furniture, or terrain. Your body and judgment are your primary tools.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Use phone flashlight if no other light is available. Conserve battery.