Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency
Headline: Kentucky Survivors: Tornado and Flood Safety Information
Kentucky Survivors: Tornado and Flood Safety Information
FRANKFORT, Ky
–When a tornado warning is issued, immediately seek the best available refuge area
Your chance of surviving improves if you follow these guidelines
Where to go during a tornado Best OptionsAbove or below ground tornado storm shelterSpecifically designed FEMA safe roomGood OptionsInterior room of a well-constructed home or buildingBasementBad OptionsLarge open rooms like gymnasiumsManufactured housingWorst OptionsMobile homesVehiclesUnderneath a highway overpass What to do during a floodStay Informed: Listen to radio and television, including NOAA weather radio, if possible, check the Internet and social media for information and updates
Get to Higher Ground: If you live in a flood prone area or are camping in a low-lying area, get to higher ground immediately
Obey Evacuation Orders: If told to evacuate, do so immediately
Lock your home when you leave
If you have time, disconnect utilities and appliances
Practice Electrical Safety: Don’t go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged
If you see sparks or hear buzzing, crackling, snapping or popping noises–get out! Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!Avoid Flood Waters: Don’t walk through flood waters
It only takes 6 inches of moving water to knock you off your feet
If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible
Do NOT drive into flooded roadways or around a barricade; Turn Around, Don’t Drown! Water may be deeper than it appears and can hide hazards such as sharp objects, washed out road surfaces, electrical wires, chemicals, etc
A vehicle caught in swiftly moving water can be swept away in seconds 12 inches of water can float a car or small SUV, 18 inches of water can carry away large vehicles
Stay inside your car if it is trapped in rapidly moving water
Get on the roof if water is rising inside the car
Get to the highest level if trapped in a building
Only get on the roof if necessary and once there signal for help
Do not climb into a closed attic to avoid getting trapped by rising floodwater
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Wed, 04/02/2025 – 20:18