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Dealing with Heavy Rains
 Be cautious of streams,drainagechannels and areas knownto flood suddenly.
 Learning for better living
Floods are the most common and widespread of all natural hazards.Some floods develop over a period of days, but flash floods can resultin raging waters in just a few minutes. Flash floods carry a deadly cargoof rocks, mud and other debris and can occur without any visible sign of rainfall. Even very small streams, gullies, creeks, culverts, dry streambedsor low-lying ground that appear harmless in dry weather can flood, so beprepared.To find out if there is a chance of flooding in your area, listen to localradio or television stations for information. It is helpful to know the termsused to describe flooding. Take time to become familiar with the followingterms.
Flood Watch
 Flooding is possible.
Flash Flood Watch
 Flash flooding is possible. Move tohigher ground. A flash flood could occur without any warning.
Flood Warning
 Flooding is occurring or will occur soon.If advised to evacuate, do so immediately.
Flash Flood Warning
 A flash flood is occurring. Seekhigher ground on foot immediately. Do not wait for instructionto move.
Urban and Small Stream Advisory
 Flooding of smallstreams, streets and low-lying areas is occurring.Be cautious of streams, drainage channels and areas known to floodsuddenly. Stay away from these areas until you know they are safe.If local authorities issue a flood watch, take the following steps to prepareto evacuate:Secure your home. If you have time, bring outdoor gardenequipment and lawn furniture inside or tie it down. Moveessential items to the upper floors of you home or highcupboards or counter.
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