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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Floodwaters have receded or are receding and you need to safely assess home electrical systems.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Water still present around electrical outlets, appliances, or panel.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Burning smell, sparking, or buzzing from walls.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Downed power lines on property or in standing water.
Scene hazards: Electrocution, Hidden live wires, Gas leaks, Structural damage
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Stop at the door. Do not step into water inside the home.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call utility emergency line to disconnect service.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Assume all outlets and appliances in flooded areas are live until tested by electrician.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Photograph damage for insurance from outside if safe — do not enter for photos if water present.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Ventilate if gas smell — do not operate switches (spark risk).
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Keep children away from flooded property entirely.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call utility emergency number and 112 if active sparking or downed lines blocking escape.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Request licensed electrician inspection before reconnecting.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Professional electrical inspection is mandatory before re-occupying flooded buildings.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Gas leaks require utility shutoff — do not search for leak with open flame.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT flip breakers while standing in water or on wet floor.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT use wet vacuum on flooded floor near outlets.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT touch downed lines — report to utility from a distance.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If the power is off at the breaker, it is safe to enter floodwater in the house
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Main supply may still be live, breakers may be submerged, and backup generators can back-feed circuits.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Fatal electrocution stepping into apparently safe shallow water.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Water conducts electricity. Flooded homes may have energized water, damaged wiring, and compromised panels.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Electrocution kills after floods when people return to salvage belongings too early.