The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) advises residence on how to stay safe when a flood threatens:
• Do not walk, swim, or drive through flooded waters.
• If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, seek refuge on the roof.
• Pay attention to authorities for information and instructions.
• Avoid wading in floodwater, which can contain dangerous debris and may be contaminated.
• Be aware of the risk of electrocution. Do not touch the electrical equipment if it is wet or if you are standing in water.
• Use a generator or other gasoline-powered machinery, only outdoors and away from windows. Visit FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center at https://msc.fema.gov/portal for more information. #newarknj #fema #flood
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