Do not let your kids play in flooded streets – many times it is filled with bacteria, and you never know when there could be a downed powerline nearby.
Do not touch or approach downed powerlines – be sure to keep your children away from them as well.
Do not run a generator inside your home or garage. Keep generators outside the home and away from an open window or door as they emit toxic gases.
Drink bottled water until you are able to verify that your running water has not been contaminated.
Don’t drive until you have to – there’s usually a lot of debris on the roads following a storm. It’s safest to stay at home as long as possible.
Follow any curfews that have been put in place by the county or state.
