Puyallup Issues Flood Preparedness Guide

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  The City of Puyallup has released updated flood preparedness informationNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The updated flood preparedness information is for residents living near the Puyallup River and low-lying areasNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The guide includes specific safety steps for slow-onset floodingNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The guide includes specific safety steps for rapid-onset floodingNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The guide advises residents to check flood hazard ratings at Flood Smart.gov“Before a Flood Go to Flood Smart.gov to check your property's flood hazard rating.”
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  The guide advises residents to develop family emergency plans“Develop a family emergency plan (include family pets) and practice your family emergency evacuation routes.”
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  The guide advises residents to clear debris from gutters“Help prevent localized flooding by clearing debris from gutters, downspouts and storm drains.”
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  The guide advises residents to elevate utilities“Elevate and anchor critical utilities including electrical panels, propane tanks, sockets, wiring, appliances, and heating systems.”
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  The guide advises residents to install water alarms“Install a water alarm and maintain a working sump pump to protect your basement. Install a battery-operated pump in case of power failure.”
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  The guide warns against driving through 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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  The guide emphasizes that six inches of moving water can knock over an adult“As little as six inches of moving water can knock over an adult.”
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  The city notes that flooding can occur in any season“Flooding can occur during any season, but some areas of the country are at greater risk at certain times of the year.”
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  The city notes that flooding is especially risky near rivers“Flooding can occur during any season, but some areas of the country are at greater risk at certain times of the year. It is particularly important to be prepared for flooding if you live in a low-lying area near a body of water, such as a river, stream, or culvert; along a coast; or downstream from a dam or levee.”
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  The city notes that flooding is especially risky near streams“Flooding can occur during any season, but some areas of the country are at greater risk at certain times of the year. It is particularly important to be prepared for flooding if you live in a low-lying area near a body of water, such as a river, stream, or culvert; along a coast; or downstream from a dam or levee.”
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  The city notes that flooding is especially risky near coastal areas“It is particularly important to be prepared for flooding if you live in a low-lying area near a body of water, such as a river, stream, or culvert; along a coast; or downstream from a dam or levee.”
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  Residents should review the updated guide to understand their flood riskNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Residents should review the updated guide to prepare accordinglyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The city did not specify if the guide replaces previous materialsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The city did not specify when the guide will be updated againNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.