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Provided as a service of:

The Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability Committee

Eta Psi Omega Chapter

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated

Provided as a service of:

The Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability Committee

Eta Psi Omega Chapter | Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated

Before a Flood

Construct barriers (sandbags) to stop floodwater from entering your

home.

If a flood is likely, listen to the radio or television for information.

Know the difference between a flood watch and a flood warning. A

watch means flooding is possible. A warning means flooding is

occurring or will occur soon.

Install backflow valves on toilets and drains to prevent sewage from

backing up.

Have a licensed electrician elevate electrical components such as

circuit breakers and fuse boxes at least 12 inches (30.5 cm) above your

home's projected flood elevation.

Ensure there's proper drainage around your home. You may want to

consider adding top soil with a minimum gradient of five degrees away

from your home.

Trimming dead or rotting branches or cutting down dead trees on your

property can reduce the danger from falling limbs.

When a Flood is Imminent

Be prepared! Pack a bag with important items in case you need to

evacuate. Don't forget to include needed medications.

Sanitize sinks and tubs, and then fill them with clean tap water in case

water becomes contaminated.

If advised to evacuate your home, do so immediately.

If there is any possibility of a flash flood, move immediately to higher

ground.

If possible, bring in outdoor furniture and move essential items to an

upper floor.

Turn off utilities at the main switches or valves if instructed to do so.

Disconnect electrical appliances.

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During a Flood

Do not walk through moving water. As little as 6 inches (15 centimeters)

of moving water can make you fall.

If you have to walk in water, wherever possible, walk where the water is

not moving. Use a stick to check the firmness of the ground in front of

you.

Do not drive into flooded areas. If floodwaters rise around your car,

abandon the car and move to higher ground if you can do so safely.

After a Flood

Listen for news reports to learn whether the community's water supply is

safe to drink.

Avoid floodwaters; water may be contaminated by oil, gasoline, or raw

sewage. Water may also be electrically charged from underground or

downed power lines.

Avoid moving water.

Be aware of areas where floodwaters have receded. Roads may have

weakened and could collapse under the weight of a car.

Stay away from downed power lines, and report them to BEC.

Return home only when authorities indicate it is safe.

Stay out of any building if it is surrounded by floodwaters.

Service damaged septic tanks, cesspools and pits as soon as possible.

Damaged sewage systems are serious health hazards.

Clean and disinfect everything that got wet. Mud and dirt left from

floodwater can contain sewage and chemicals.

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Evacuation Tips:

You should drive with extreme care if you're using

your car. Ensure there's enough gasoline in the

tank. If the car stalls, abandon it. Many people

have died after being caught by rising flood

waters while attempting to move a stalled

vehicle.

Electricity and gas valves should be shut off

before you evacuate.

Do you have a family rendezvous point? Pre-

arrange a meeting place and establish some

system of communication in case of separation.

Avoid walking through moving flood waters.

Depth can be deceptive, and even shallow

water rushing fast enough can sweep you off

your feet.

FLOOD EMERGENCY KIT

An emergency kit that includes:

Water - two (2) gallons of water per person per day (Include small

bottles that can be carried easily in case of an evacuation order)

Food - that won't spoil, such as canned food, energy bars and dried

foods (remember to replace the food and water once a year)

Manual can opener

Flashlight and batteries

Battery-powered or wind-up radio (and extra batteries)

First aid kit

Special needs items - prescription medications, infant formula or

equipment for people with disabilities

Extra keys - for your car and house

Cash - include smaller bills, such as $10 bills

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Driving Through Flood Waters If no alternate route exists and you have no

other reasonable alternative but to drive through

standing water.

Do your best to estimate the depth of the

water (if other cars are driving through, take

note of how deep the water is).

Drive slowly and steadily through the water.

Avoid driving in water that downed electrical or power lines have fallen

in — electric current passes through water easily.

If you have driven through water up to the wheel rims or higher, test your

brakes on a clear patch of road at low speed. If they are wet and not

stopping the vehicle as they should, dry them by pressing gently on the

brake pedal with your left foot while maintaining speed with your right

foot.

Stay off the telephone unless you must report severe injuries.

If your vehicle stalls in the deep water, you may need to restart the

engine to make it to safety. Keep in mind that restarting may cause

irreparable damage to the engine.

If you can't restart your vehicle and you become trapped in rising water,

immediately abandon it for higher ground. Try to open the door or roll

down the window to get out of the vehicle. If you are unable to get out

safely, call 911 or 919 or get the attention of a passerby or someone

standing on higher ground so that they may call for help.

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BAHAMAS EMERGENCY NUMBERS

MEDICAL SUPPORT

AAS LifeFlight (Air Ambulance)

242-377-1606

242-323-2186

MedEvac

242-322-2881

Doctor's Hospital Ambulance

Services

242-302-4747

Accident & Emergency (PMH)

242-326-7014

PMH Hospital

242-322-2861

National Emergency Medical

Services

919

911

323-2586

Red Cross

242-323-7370

UTILITIES SUPPORT

BEC Power Outage

242-323-5561/4

BTC Telephone Repairs

242-225-5282

Water & Sewerage

242-325-0505

242-325-4504 (24 Hours)

PROTECTION SUPPORT

Police

919

911

242-322-4444

Crisis Centre

242-328-0922

Child Abuse Hotline

242-322-2763

Social Services

242-326-0526

Rescue Services

BASRA

242-325-8864

NEMA

242-322-6081