紧急情况, such as a flood can happen anytime and change lives. 信息 and preparation now can help save lives later. To help Cape Girardeau County families, this is important information to know and share with your loved ones.
Flooding is a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry, is the most common natural disaster in the United States.
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Purchase or renew a flood insurance policy. 首页owner’s insurance policies do not cover flooding. It typically takes up to 30 days for a policy to go into effect so the time to buy is well before a disaster.
Cape Girardeau County Assistance and Floodplain Regulation: Cape Girardeau County participates in the National 洪水保险 Program (NFIP) in order for home and business owners to be able to purchase flood insurance. The County and the NFIP require County property owners that have experienced flooding in their home or business to contact the Cape Girardeau County Floodplain Administrator to obtain a permit to repair a flood damaged structure. The Floodplain Administrator can also assist flooded property owners to access up to $30,000 additional funds to help eligible owners recover from the flood through the Increased Cost of Compliance insurance program.
赌博信誉排行十名大全 the County Floodplain Administrator:
| (573) 243-3123 |
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An approach that recommends you: 1) create a plan 2) prepare a kit, 3) listen for information. It's endorsed by the American Red Cross and can help you prepare for many kinds of emergencies. 要了解更多信息， 点击这里.
提前计划
为你的家庭制定一个计划, 包括你的宠物, so that you and your family know what to do, 去哪里, what you will need to protect yourselves from flooding. 收集物资, 包括不易腐烂的食物, 清洁用品, 还有好几天的水, in case you must leave immediately or if services are cut off in your area.
免疫接种: flood workers and anyone spending time around flooding disasters need to be sure their tetanus immunization is up to date (administered once every 10 years). Tetanus shots are available at the Cape Girardeau County Health Center.
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Keep important documents in a waterproof container; create password-protected digital copies; protect your property; move valuables to higher levels; declutter drains and gutters; install check valves; consider a sump pump with a battery.
To learn more about preparing for a flood, 点击这里.
保持安全
- 马上找个安全的地方
- Do not walk, swim or drive through flood waters
- 还记得, just six inches of moving water can knock you down, one foot of moving water can sweep your vehicle away
- Stay off bridges over fast-moving water
- Depending on the type of flooding:
- 接到命令后立即撤离
- Move to higher ground or a higher floor
- 呆在原地
To learn more about staying safe during a flood, 点击这里.
确保安全
要有耐心
Pay attention to authorities for information and instructions. Return home only when authorities say it is safe.
重要的记录: 点击这里 to find information on obtaining Missouri birth, 死亡, marriage and divorce records lost or destroyed due to recent storms or flooding.
当心
Electrical safety is most important in floods. Do not touch electrical equipment if it is wet or if you are standing in water. Make sure that electrical service is disconnected and cannot be turned on before entering any structure. Turn off any outside gas lines at the tank or meter, let the building air out for several minutes to remove gas fumes. Check the following to ensure your safety:
- Does your outside inspection show the structure is safe?
- Is there structural damage and is it safe to enter the building?
- Do you see electrical shorts and live wires?
- Avoid wading in floodwater as underground or downed power lines can also electrically charge the water
Returning to Flood Damage: 请参阅 Precautions for Returning to Flood-Damaged 首页s or Buildings 以获得更全面的指导范围.
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People with asthma and other lung conditions and/or immune suppression should not enter buildings with indoor water leaks or mold growth that can be seen or smelled. Children should not take part in disaster cleanup work.
食品安全: 请参阅 Safe Drinking Water After a Flood, Food Clean Up, 洪水过后的食品安全 寻求有价值的指导. Parents and caregivers are presented with additional challenges in feeding infants and children safely in a post-disaster environment. 点击这里 for tips on feeding your infant or child safely when disaster strikes.
To learn more about staying safe after a flood, 点击这里.
还记得 that failing to evacuate flooded areas or entering flood waters can lead to injury or 死亡. With preparation and information, you can stay safe and even save lives. To help, we've also compiled valuable resources found below. Together, we can keep families in Cape Girardeau County safe.
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