Puyallup Issues Flood Preparedness Guide

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  The City of Puyallup has released updated flood preparedness information for residentsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The guide includes steps to protect homes“Elevate and anchor critical utilities including electrical panels, propane tanks, sockets, wiring, appliances, and heating systems.If your furnace, water heater, washer and dryer are in the basement or flood prone area, place them on masonry blocks or concrete at least 12-inches above the projected flood elevation.Install a water alarm and maintain a working sump pump to protect your basement. Install a battery-operated pump in case of power failure.Elevate or move your furniture and valuables to a safe place such as an attic or highest floor of your home.Take photos of the valuables you keep in your residence.”
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  The guide includes steps to protect homes, such as elevating utilities“Elevate and anchor critical utilities including electrical panels, propane tanks, sockets, wiring, appliances, and heating systems.”
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  The guide includes steps to protect homes, such as using sandbags“If you have access to sandbags or other materials, use them to protect your home from flood waters if you have sufficient time to do so. Learn how to properly fill sandbags, courtesy of our partners at King County: https://vimeo.com/79916764?fl=pl&fe=vl or check out this brochure from the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers: How to Use Sandbags.”
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  The guide includes steps to protect homes, such as checking flood hazard ratings“Before a Flood Go to Flood Smart.gov to check your property's flood hazard rating.”
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  The guide also lists emergency actions to take during a flood“If you are advised to evacuate, please do so immediately. Follow these tips to stay safe:You may be instructed to turn off all utilities at the main power switch and close the main gas valve at your property.If you live in a flood prone area or are camping in a low lying area, get to higher ground immediately.DO NOT attempt to drive through a flooded road. DO NOT drive around a barricade. Roads may be washed out under flood waters. Barricades are positioned to keep you safe. Turn Around, Don't Drown!Stay away from downed power lines and electrical wires. Electric current passes easily through water and can be deadly. Stay out of basements or rooms where water is covering electrical outlets and/or submerging cords. If you see sparks or hear buzzing, crackling, snapping or popping noises, get out.It is dangerous to walk through flooded areas. As little as six inches of moving water can knock over an adult. Most flood fatalities occur in vehicles - only twelve inches can carry away a small vehicle.Floodwaters may be contaminated with raw sewage, chemical waste and other disease-spr”
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  The guide also lists emergency actions to take during a flood, like turning off utilities“You may be instructed to turn off all utilities at the main power switch and close the main gas valve at your property.”
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  The guide also lists emergency actions to take during a flood, like avoiding flooded roads“DO NOT attempt to drive through a flooded road. DO NOT drive around a barricade. Roads may be washed out under flood waters. Barricades are positioned to keep you safe. Turn Around, Don't Drown!”
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  Residents are urged to review the guide at Flood Smart.gov“Before a Flood Go to Flood Smart.gov to check your property's flood hazard rating.”
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  Residents are urged to develop family emergency plans“Develop a family emergency plan (include family pets) and practice your family emergency evacuation routes.”