March 12-16, 2012, is Flood Safety Awareness Week in the United States

Flooding is a coast to coast problem in all months of the year. National Flood Safety Awareness
Week is intended to highlight many ways that floods can occur, the hazards associated with
floods and what you can do to save life and property.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has set up several
subcommittees and campaigns to help the nation with advanced flood predictions, warnings, and
safety tips in case of a flood. In the recent past, there have been devastating flood incidents in
the United States as well as foreign countries. Some of the incidents were due to flooding rivers
and streams; some were due to torrential and unseasonal rains; and some were due to
phenomenal storms (such as tsunamis). Regardless of the cause of the flood, people should
always be aware and take heed of the warnings from NOAA, the National Weather Service
(NWS) and local weather sources.
NOAA started a campaign called Turn Around Dont Drown (TADD) on the Susquehanna River
in March of 2010, and has also developed 30 and 60 second Public Service Announcements to
warn travelers about the danger of driving through standing water on roadways. The water may
be deeper, and the current stronger, than anticipated. Both have been known to kill or strand
motorists in their cars.
If faced with water over the road, please Turn Around Dont Drown.
This safety and health tip was created by the National Weather Service and brought to you by
MIOSHA.

LARA is an equal opportunity employer/program.

Auxiliary aids, services and other reasonable accommodations are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Consultation Education & Training Division
7150 Harris Drive P.O. BOX 30643 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-8143
www.michigan.gov/miosha (517) 322-1809