Puyallup residents are being urged to prepare for potential flooding as the city monitors the Puyallup River and shares safety guidelines. The City of Puyallup Utilities & Infrastructure department has posted flood safety information on its website. The guidance includes checking a property's flood hazard rating at Flood Smart, developing family emergency plans, and elevating critical utilities like electrical panels and water heaters. Residents are also advised to clear debris from gutters and storm drains to prevent localized flooding. Before a flood, the city recommends turning off utilities at the main power switch and closing gas valves. During a flood, residents should avoid driving through flooded roads and stay away from downed power lines. The city emphasizes that most flood fatalities occur in vehicles, with as little as six inches of moving water posing serious risks.
Puyallup Residents Urged to Prepare for Flood Risks
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📄 Source: City of Puyallup — Utilities & Infrastructure — https://www.cityofpuyallup.org/393/Utilities
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- ⚠Puyallup residents are being urged to prepare for potential flooding.Not found in the source record — unverified.
- ⚠The City of Puyallup Utilities & Infrastructure department has posted flood safety information on its website.Not found in the source record — unverified.
- ✓The guidance includes checking a property's flood hazard rating at Flood Smart.“Before a Flood Go to Flood Smart to check your property's flood hazard rating.”
- ✓The guidance includes developing family emergency plans.“Develop a family emergency plan (include family pets) and practice your family emergency evacuation routes.”
- ✓The guidance includes elevating critical utilities like electrical panels and water heaters.“Elevate and anchor critical utilities including electrical panels, propane tanks, sockets, wiring, appliances, and heating systems.”
- ✓Residents are advised to clear debris from gutters and storm drains to prevent localized flooding.“Help prevent localized flooding by clearing debris from gutters, downspouts and storm drains.”
- ✓The city recommends turning off utilities at the main power switch and closing gas valves before 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.”
- ✓During a flood, residents should avoid driving through flooded roads.“DO NOT attempt to drive through a flooded road. DO NOT drive around a barricade.”
- ✓During a flood, residents should stay away from downed power lines.“Stay away from downed power lines and electrical wires. Electric current passes easily through water and can be deadly.”
- ✓The city emphasizes that most flood fatalities occur in vehicles.“Most flood fatalities occur in vehicles - only twelve inches can carry away a small vehicle.”
- ✓The city emphasizes that as little as six inches of moving water poses serious risks.“As little as six inches of moving water can knock over an adult.”
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