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Winter
Weather Tips
Before the Storm
- Clear debris from rain gutters and downspouts.
- Trim damaged branch limbs.
- Keep insurance policies, documents and other
valuables in a safe-deposit box.
- Check your homeowners or renters insurance
policy for flood insurance coverage. If you don’t
have coverage, purchase it. (Most home-owners insurance
policies do NOT offer protection against flood losses. For
information about flood insurance, call your local insurance
agent or the National Flood Insurance Program at (888) CALL-FLOOD.
- Re-stock your emergency supply kits at home,
work and in the car.
- Keep your car fueled. If electric power is
cut off, filling stations may not be able to operate. Know
safe routes from your home or work to high, safe ground.
- Keep sandbags, plywood, plastic sheeting,
lumber and other emergency building materials on hands to
keep water out and protect against the affects of wind.
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During
the Storm
Avoid areas that are subject to sudden flooding.
- Do not try to cross a flowing stream where
water is above your knees. Even six inches of water can
sweep a car away.
- Do not try to drive over a flooded road.
You could be stranded or trapped.
- If your car stalls, abandon it IMMEDIATELY
and seek higher ground.
- Do not sightsee in flooded areas. Do not
try to enter areas blocked off by local authorities.
- Avoid unnecessary trips. If you must travel
during a storm, dress in warm, loose layers of clothing.
Advise others of your destination, departure time and estimated
time of arrival.
Use the telephone only for emergencies or to report dangerous
conditions.
- Tune to local radio (740, 680 or 810 AM)
or television stations for emergency information and instructions.
- If flooding is likely, and time permits,
move valuable household possessions to the upper floors
of your home.
- If advised by local authorities to leave
your home, move to a safe area before access is cut off
by flood water. Establish an out-of-state family contact
so that friends and relatives will know who to call to get
information about where you are.
- Before leaving, disconnect all electrical
appliances, and if advised by your local utility, shut off
electric circuits at the fuse panel and gas service at the
meter.
After the Storm
- Do not turn gas back on yourself. Call PG&E
or a licensed plumber.
- Do not use fresh foods or canned goods that
have come in contact with flood waters.
- Follow local instructions regarding the safety
of drinking water. If in doubt, boil or purify water before
drinking.
- Avoid disaster areas; your presence could
hamper rescue and other emergency operations and you may
be in danger.
- Do not handle live electrical equipment in
wet areas. If electrical equipment or appliances have been
in contact with water, have them checked before use.
- Avoid downed power lines and broken gas
lines. Report them immediately to PG&E or the fire department.
- Avoid fires or explosions: use flashlights,
not lanterns, matches or candles to examine buildings.
- Stay tuned to radio or television for information
and instructions from local authorities.
For additional hints and tips to prepare for
the winter months, go to:
www.oes.ca.gov,
www.rotorooter.com,
www.fema.org,
or
www.redcross.org.
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