Emergency Guide Flood

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Kent State University Emergency Guide | Kent Campus

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Part II: Natural Disasters and Public Emergencies

Flood

The National Weather Service classifies floods as follows:

Flood Watch

Flooding is possible
Monitor local broadcast media for emergency information

Flash Flood Watch

Flash flooding is possible
Be prepared to move to higher ground
Monitor local broadcast media for emergency information and instructions

Flood Warning

Flooding is occurring or will soon occur
If advised to evacuate, do so immediately
Monitor local broadcast media for emergency information and instructions

Flash Flood Warning

A flash flood is occurring
Seek higher ground on foot immediately

The Power of Moving Water

Having shaped much of the earth’s surface, water is one of nature’s most powerful forces.

Six inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars causing loss of control and stalling
One foot of water will float many vehicles
Two feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles including sport utility vehicles and pick-up trucks

During a Flood

Monitor local broadcast media for emergency information and instructions
Monitor the Nation Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather radio or access the NOAA Website at http://www.noaa.gov/
Do not drive into flooded areas
If floodwaters rise around a vehicle, abandon it and move to higher ground to avoid being swept away with the vehicle

Additional information on Floods is available on the following website:
The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration
http://www.noaa.gov/