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ELECTRICITY - Shut off power in premises in immediate danger
of flooding. Don't attempt to do so if the main switch is in
a location which has already been flooded. If conditions are
wet around the switch box, stand on a dry board and use a dry
stick to open the switch. If time permits, remove electric
motors and controls, appliances such as stoves, refrigerators,
freezers, tools, radios and televisions. If there is time,
get assistance of a qualified electrician. Flooded electrical
equipment should be professionally checked before being used
again.

 

HEATING EQUIPMENT - Special precautions should be taken to
safeguard or minimize damage to heating equipment: electrical
natural gas, or propane. If warning time permits, consult your
supplier for special steps to be taken. If your heating equip-
ment has been flooded, do not attempt to put it back into
service until it has been thoroughly checked by a competent
specialist. :

 

WATER CONTAMINATION - If through taste, colour or odour, you

have any suspicion that your drinking water has been contaminated,
purify it before drinking by boiling, use of purification tablets,
or chlorination with a bleaching compound. If the latter is

used (2 - 10 drops per gallon) allow to stand for 30 minutes
before use. If tablets are used, follow instructions on the
package,

 

GENERAL. PRECAUTIONS

 

* Make sure your battery radio is in working condition and
readily available to listen to local instructions

* Have emergency food, water and medical supplies on hand

* Move furniture and other belongings to upper floors.

* Remove buoyant products from basements.

* Remove weed killers, insecticides, etc., to prevent
pollution.

* Plug basement toilet sewer connection after removing

toilet bowl. A linseed bag or wood plug is best.

* If eavestroughs are connected to the house sewer, disconnect
them,
* Some homes may be protected by the use of sand bags or

polyethylene barriers but special methods must be used for
each, Don't attempt this type of protection without
specific instructions from your local emergency officials.

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