Reducing Risks from Flooding

8/9/2019 Reducing Risks from Flooding

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Preparing for Flooding

Reduce the risks from flooding by

identifying risks and taking steps in

advance to reduce or eliminate them.

Identify what risks you face from a

flooding event

Determine priorities

Create a work-list of actions to takebefore flooding

Evaluate resources, and ways to

increase them that can help you

before, during and after flooding


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It can be hard to

make reasoned

decisions when

faced with risk

because of the

role of the sub-

conscious.

Our Minds Are Ever Vigilant, Not That We

Notice It

When planning for potential disasters, it is

important to understand the role our sub-

conscious plays when faced with risk.

Threats can appear with little notice, so our

subconscious is always analyzing our sur-

roundings to determine if action is neces-

sary. If there is the chance that our well-

being is at stake, stress hormones are re-

leased into our system to prepare us to

react quickly. We may interpret these

chemicals as positive or negative moods.

Before we consciously take note, our sub-

conscious has made a judgment either that

we should act so the threat will go away, or

we should ignore it. Unfortunately, this

means our subconscious may be causing

feelings of distress and nervousness at

times when we really want to be suave. On

the other hand, our subconscious may

also be working to distract us from taking

action in order to reduce threats it just

considers too large to tackle.

Signs that our subconscious is interfering

in non-helpful ways:

Dismissal: It wont be so bad. What will

be will be.

Anxiety/Fear: Urge to control everything,

hyper vigilance, feelings of vulnerability,

faster heartbeats, cold hands and feet,

mood swings, reduced patience, urge to

leave, either the area, the mood, or the

situation.

Finding Clarity

It is possible to transfer the majority ofthoughts related to flooding out of the

realm of the sub-conscious, reducing the

number of negative emotions. This can be

done by analyzing all of the key issues

that might go wrong and creating safe-

guards to deal with the possibilities.

Danger and our subconscious

Resilient Attitudes

Accepts that some things will be

affected by the flooding

Recognizes that it is possible to

influence outcomes and reduce

the number of things that can gowrong

Increases connection to commu-

nity to find solutions

Expects and accepts that there

will be periods where life doesnt

feel very good, remembering they

will pass

Remembers to think about the

situation in the long term, not

sacrificing future plans

Knows self: Reactions to stress

and best ways to relax

Attitudes That Make Harm

More Likely

Ignores situation: Hoping it

goes away or works out

Considers reaching out to

help others or to ask for help

as imposing

Treats it as personal attack:

Me vs. the river

Searches for targets to blame

-anger without reasoned ac-

tion

Treats negative emotions as

proof of weakness

Views receiving help a failure

Dreads change above all else


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When the Waters Start RisingEvery storm is different, but you should expect:

Traffic problems: Dont assume that travel into the area will be possible.

Dont assume you will get advance notice: There will usually be some warning that flooding is possible -

but not always. Keep track of the weather. Never have critical plans that depend on having considerable

warning and the ability to travel.

False alarms: Take every flood warning seriously, but be aware that not every warning will lead to

flooding. View false alarms as an opportunity to drill and test plans.

Water is less damaging when allowed to build up slowly and go down slowly. Keep that in mind when

planning for flood-proofing. Working to keep all water out often leads to an increase in the level of

damage if the attempt fails.

Consider early if you will use an emergency shelter or pet shelter. It is important to keep in mind that

they will close quickly. Often people decide to move to a shelter because they are running out of funds

only to find that the shelters have closed. You dont need to stay at an emergency shelter all day, and

you can usually bring bedding and some personal objects to make the experience more comfortable.

Storm

water can worsen

sewage problems if

wastewater manhole

covers are

removed.

Any low-lying area

faces a risk of flood-

ing, particularly if

storm drains are

blocked.

Erosion can happen

quickly as water passes

through. Learn to look

for signs that a landslideis possible.

Less damage occurs

when water is allowedto move in and out

with little resistance.

Wastewater (Sewage)

Storm water

With the wastewater

system overwhelmed,

anyone in this house who

turns on water or flushes a

toilet will have a problem.

When the wastewater

system is overwhelmed,

wastewater will travel

through what ever

opening is available:

Toilets, sinks, manholes.


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Avoiding Floods: Up or Out

The best way to reduce harm from flooding is to get people,

animals, objects, and documents away from flood waters.

This means moving them eitherup, to the east, or to the

west. How difficult this is depends on just how far the items

must be moved.

If something cannot be moved in the time frame allowed,like a building, be mentally and financially prepared for it to

be damaged by the flood. You may be able to take steps to

minimize the damage, but there is always the possibility

damage will occur.

Know Your Risks

Direct: If you are in the path ofweather-based flooding,

you can also expect risks from debris flow. An area at risk

for weather-related flooding is any area that is lower than

surrounding land around it.

If you live near a steep hill or fast moving water, be aware of

the risks that can occur due to erosion and landslides.

Indirect: If you live outside of the area directly affected by

flooding, you may still have to contend with sewage

backflow or back-up. Backflow happens when the sewage

system is overwhelmed. Wastewater will move backwards

through the pipes and exit wherever it can until pressure is

relieved. Back up can happen when the system is

overwhelmed and someone flushes the toilet, uses the

washing machine, etc.

Expect Isolation and Shortages: Large storm events often

can be expected to cut off roads for extended times. You

may not be able to get to or away from home. Be sure tostock enough groceries to provide for your family for 5 to 7

days.

Steps to Reducing Risk

There are steps that you can take to reduce long- term

harm. Your goal is to have all people, animals, objects, and

critical documents out of harms way.

Identifying Potential Solutions:

Keep in contact with family/loved ones. Maintain

communication about status via cell phone, short wave

radio, text messaging, neighbors, co-workers, and out-

of-area contacts.

Meet with your neighbors and discuss ways you can

help each other before, during, and after the flooding.This can include sharing equipment, providing status

checks on properties, people or animals, and helping

during an evacuation.

Identify locations outside of the flood area where you

can stay: Friends, relatives, motels, emergency shelters

(locations to be announced, AM radio, 2-1-1,

RPIN.org).

Important documents should be kept in a safe deposit

box or scanned and kept on a thumb drive. Keep

copies of originals with a trusted contact person.

Move objects away from the risk of water damageincluding a storage rental, with friends, relatives, or in a

car (if it will be kept out of area).

Arrange alternative care for pets and livestock. Talk to

friends, trusted contacts, vets, kennels, animal rescue

societies. Emergency animal shelters will be opened.

Listen for media announcements.

Arrange for back-up care givers and/or transportation:

Talk to professional care providers, neighbors, schools,

or nearby friends.

Investigate work-related resources such as your

companys Employee Assistance Program and

employee classifieds/message boards. See if you can

set up a section to talk with other people who may face

similar challenges.

Dont forget your personal networks such as local clubs,

affiliations, places of worship, or social networking

contacts.

Identifying Risks and Reducing Harm


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Prioritizing Items

Conduct an inventory of your household items.

Prioritize your items based on:

must preserve

prefer to preserve

The most important items should be stored out of

the area that may face flooding.

In Multi-story Buildings

When evaluating the suitability of multi-story

structures for avoiding flood waters, keep in mind

that any area facing deep water flooding will also

have to contend with the force of the flow of the

water, which can include large debris. Move less

important items to higher floors, but do not assumethat the upper levels will be safe from harm. People

and animals should never attempt to wait out the

flooding on higher floors.

Low-Level Flooding

Information from this section was taken from

FEMAs Repairing Your Flooded Home: http://

tinyurl.com/FEMAfloodrepair, or from information

provided by the LSU Agricultural Center: http://

tinyurl.com/LSU-flood.

Objects to Move Out of Waters Way

Move any item out of the way of flood waters that

can absorb moisture, or will be harmed if water

enters. Examples include: upholstery and

upholstered furniture, carpets, electronics, bedding,

clothes, photographs, and books.

Unmovable or Hard-to-Move Items

If low-level flooding is

predicted, it is possible to

raise appliances withconcrete blocks, or a

wooden platform

supported by concrete

blocks.

Be sure that appliances are secure enough that they

cant vibrate off during use. If changes to your

appliances require working with the gas or plumbing

lines, you will need to work with a licensed

contractor.

Flood Proofing

Do not attempt to create barriers to hold water out

over a depth of three feet.

If you expect flooding under 3 feet, either inside,

due to sewage, or outside, consider the use of low

level barriers. These can be created with sandbags

or plastic sheeting.

The Corps of Engineers has a video on creating

barriers with sandbags. It can be viewed at the

shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/Corps-sandbags

Sewage Backflow

Talk to your insurance agent to confirm that you arecovered for flood-related sewage back-up or

backflow.

Long-term solutions that can prevent sewage

backflow require building permits and the use of a

licensed contractor.

Plugs

A short-term solution involves blocking pipes to

prevent sewage backflow.

You can block the sewer pipes by using devices toblock water at points of entry. They go by different

names, such as Gripper plugs or Test plugs.

Gripper or test plugs are installed by placing them in

the drain tube and turning a nut. As the nut turns, it

causes the plug to expand and "grip" the wall of the

pipe.

Gripper plugs come in

different sizes; be sure to

get plugs that are the right

size for all your openings.Some sizes are available at

building supply stores; for

others, you may need to

visit a plumbing supply store. A 4-inch plug sells for

about $4.

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To install a gripper in a tub or floor drain, you will

usually need to remove the strainer.

To block back-flow in the toilet using a gripper plug,

remove the toilet and place the gripper plug into

the exposed sewer pipe opening. Do not try to plug

the toilet bowl. Dont forget to turn off the water tothe toilet first and disconnect the water inlet to the

tank.

Long-Term Solutions

Long-term solutions to flooding often require the

use of licensed contractors, and receiving the

appropriate building permits. Never take short cuts

around this process.

Long-term solutions can involve extreme steps,

such as elevating or relocating the building,

creating flood-wall systems, or taking flood-

proofing measures like raising the structureselectrical system and adding openings to allow

water to flow in and out without causing harm.

There may be funding to help cover the costs of

these measures.

FEMA has a well-written document that covers all

of these options. You may read this document by

following the shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/

femafloodretro.

Hiring Contractors

Be cautious when contractors you dont know offer

special deals after a disaster, or want to use your

home as a model home. Ask for complete

financial details in writing and for an explanation of

any differences from regular prices. Sales are

worthwhile and they do exist, but be sure you are

getting the services and products for which you are

paying.

Things to consider if you hire a contractor:

Do not sign a contract when a salesperson has

pressured you. Federal law requires a three-

day cooling off period for unsolicited door-to-

door sales of more than $25. If you want to

cancel such a contract within three business

days of signing it, send your cancellation by

registered mail. Other types of sales may have

contracts with different cancellation clauses.

Beware if you are asked to pay cash on the

spot instead of a check made out to the

contracting company. A reasonable down

payment is up to 30% of the total cost of the

project.

Make sure your contractor calls you or aqualified observer to inspect work before it is

covered over. Shoddy work on sewers or

basement walls will be hidden from view, and

you wont know if there is a problem until the

next flood. Most building departments will want

to inspect electrical and plumbing lines before

the walls are covered with sheetrock or

paneling.

If you are a victim of fraud or have problems with a

less than reputable contractor, the state or localconsumer protection office or public attorneys

office should be able to tell you what to do.

The Washington Department of Labor has a

website with more information, including a

database of licensed contractors and information

on steps you can take if there are problems. You

may reach this website by following the shortened

URL: http://tinyurl.com/WAContractors

A long term so-

lution to back-

flow is to install

an automatic or

manual valve.


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Readiness Steps

Fill out Household Emergency Plan Worksheet to determine level of risk.

Fill out household member planning cards. Discuss plans with household members and caregivers, including shared

communication information.

Register with the citys notification system. Sign up to receive notifications from

RPIN.com. Evaluate whether to purchase a weather radio.

Create disaster supplies kits for your car and office that include storable food,

medicine, clothing, and contact information.

Confirm that you have the appropriate insurance coverage for the situation.

Consider carefully if you need flood insurance or a rider for sewage and/or groundmotion.

Gather important documents listed on page 12, and move to safe location, like a

safe deposit box or trusted contact. Consider scanning or duplicating for backup.

Make video or list of items in house for recovery purposes.

Use household inventory list to assess what priority items may require relocation off

premises, and which can simply be moved to avoid potential flooding.

Brainstorm the names of people and organizations who might be able to provideassistance.

Contact the people and organizations who may be able to help you. Write notes to

yourself beforehand so important details are not forgotten.

Determine strategy for reducing harm, if possible, for non-movable or hard to move

items. Create list of supplies needed.

Set a date for a work party to make changes inside house: Remove carpeting from

lower levels, raise appliances, move electronics and clothing, test how you will

block drains.

Meet with neighbors to make sure they are aware of the situation, and see if there

are ways you can help each other.

Use each weather warning as a drill. Evaluate and correct what parts of your

planning that didnt work.


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Determine Your Level of Risk

Circle all applicable: Minor Flooding? Major Flooding? Erosion/landslides?

Sewage Overflow? Isolation and Shortages? Other?

What household members require assistance to evacuate on short notice?

When household members need assistance to stay safe from flooding, the safest

option is to have them stay away from the area during potential flooding. Are thereways to make this possible?

If, after serious consideration, you determine that is not possible, work to create

contingency plans. Who will help the household member if you aren't available?

How will they get access to the household member?

How will you stay in contact?

Where and how will you meet?

What will you do if they cant help?

Household Emergency Plan WorksheetWhile you are thinking about emergency planning, take

the opportunity now to identify potential problems that

you may have, making sure that everyone in your

sphere of care has the ability to get away from the dan-

gers of flood waters.

For this worksheet household memberrefers to any

person, or animal in your sphere of care. This can in-

clude children, older adults, adults with different abili-

ties, etc.

After completion, fill out the Household Member Plan-

ning Cards, make copies, and share with everyone that

may be involved with helping secure everyones safety.


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Household Member Planning CardsName:

Where will they most likely be during flooding if takes place during day?

Night?

How will they get warning that flooding is possible:

How will they get out of the way of flooding?

How will they check in? Mobile Phone/Texting? Number:

Out of area name and number?

Name and number of a friend, co-worker, or neighbor who might be able to tell you information on

their status:

Where and when will you meet if separated? How long should they wait before leaving a note?

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Avoid Situations that Can Lead to a Loss of

Income.

Good Guidance from Human Resources: Human

resources specialist Cathryn Laird had this good

advice on ways to balance work with flood related

problems:

Let your supervisor know ASAP if you are unable to

get to work or if you need to leave early due to the

circumstances.

Know your departments policy, reduce

disruptions, make sure your supervisor knows

what to expect.

Find out if telecommuting is possible, either from

home or an alternate location.

Find out about the absentee policy if you areunable to get to work. Will you need to use

vacation or personal holiday time? Is this policy

different for exempt and non-exempt staff?

Keep Your Financial Information Together, and

Out of Floods Way.

Page 12 lists the types of documents that should be

kept safe.

Avoiding Surprises about Insurance

Homeowners and rental insurance policies rarely

provide any form of coverage for water inundation:

flooding or sewage. These must be added on to

existing coverage.

Insurance: National Flood

It is very important to be aware that flooding and

sewage backflow are not usually covered by

homeowners and rental insurance policies; these

must be added.

National Flood Insurance Program

Homeowners and renters in our area can receive

flood insurance through the National Flood

Insurance Program. The NFIP includes coverage for

flood caused sewage back-up, and flood related

seepage, even if the flood waters do not reach the

property.

Other expenses covered include: loss of food, clean-

up expenses, and debris removal.

Only limited coverage is provided for basements,

and there is no coverage for objects outside the

building, like hot tubs or vehicles. Assistance is not

provided for alternate housing for the period you aredisplaced by the flood, nor damage from mildew

caused by flood waters.

Be aware that there are two types of insurance:

structural, with a maximum coverage of $250,000

and Content, which has a $100,000 maximum.

National Flood Insurance needs to be purchased 4

weeks before it is used.

Private Insurance

Most private insurance plans do not cover flooding,but individuals without flood insurance may get a

rider for sewage back-up. Be sure to check if the

company would cover back-up related to flooding

before purchasing the policy.

Auto Insurance

Comprehensive auto insurance usually covers

damage due to flooding.

Disaster Assistance

The Federal Government provides assistance to

households that have been affected by disasters

only if an area is determined to meet the criteria to

be a Federally Declared Disaster. The process of

determining eligibility is long, and usually is

accompanied by changing information about which

areas will or wont be declared.

Assistance is provided if there is non-insured

damage to the structural parts of your home, and

electrical system, but not to basements, siding, etc.

There are many non-profit organizations that providepost-disaster assistance. This may include help with

clothing, furniture, food, and repairs to make your

house livable. Recently this help has been reduced

in circumstances where the non-profit predicts that

the event will become a Federally Declared Disaster.

Protecting Your Finances


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If it isnt possible to safeguard all of your property,

you can help reduce the impact of flooding by

having information and documentation that will

speed up recovery while reducing frustration.

For insurance or recovery help:

Home inventory: Video or list, with receipts if

possible.

Information that will be requested in order to

receive Federal assistance:

Your Social Security Number

Proof of residency in the damaged location,

such as a utility or credit card bill, delivery

notice, a pay stub, current driver and/or non-

drivers license, or first-class mail addressed to

you

A telephone number where you can be

contacted

Insurance information

Total household annual income

A routing and account number from your bank

(only necessary if you want to have disaster

assistance funds transferred directly into your

bank account)

A description of your losses caused by the

disaster

You may be asked to provide proof of identity

with an original document. Acceptable

documents include: Marriage license, military

ID, tax documents, etc.

Documents to gather, back up, and keep secure

Important photographs and sentimental items

Birth, death, and marriage certificates

Adoption papers

Identification, including drivers license and

passport

Recent bank and brokerage statements

House deeds

Mortgage and home equity notes

Car title, lease, or loan information

Insurance policies and agent contact numbers

Credit and debit cards, both front and back

A household inventory

Tax returns for the past three years

The location of wills, trusts, and powers of

attorney

Names and contact numbers for executors,

trustees, and guardians

A list of your financial advisers and their

contact information

A list of user IDs and passwords for online

financial accounts

Federal Civilian Personnel Records

Immigration Documents

Medical Information Form

Medicare data

Military Service Records

Savings Bonds

School Records

Social Security Card

Tax Returns

Vital Record Replacement:

Replacing Documents: http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/

Topics/Family_Issues/Vital_Docs.shtml

Restoring flood damaged photos: http://

www.archives.gov/preservation/disaster-response/

guidelines.html

Information That Can Speed Recovery


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Remember, all supplies need to

be kept where flood water can

not reach them.

Maintaining Health

Water: Ways to purify, filter,bleach; pots and a safe way

to boil.

Back up prescription

medication

Power back up for medical

equipment, emergency

prescription replacements

(medicine, glasses, hearing

aids). Red Cross site and

Public Health have pharmacyinformation

Food: Non-perishable, out of

flood water: Soups, peanut

butter, fruits, and can opener

Soap, hand sanitizer,

disinfectant

Plan for sanitation: Plastic

bags, bucket

Blankets

Coats

Wet-weather gear

Comfort and Well Being

Bedding

Clothing

Comfort items: Tea,

chocolate, good book, games

Communication device with

contact numbers

Speeding up recovery

Camera or camcorder to

record damages

Cleaning Up

*Save receipts for equipment,

cleaning products, services

Work gloves

Masks

Eye protection

Long sleeves/pants

Waders/boots

Broomstick with nail pokerfor creating drainage paths in

walls or ceilings

Shovels

Buckets

Mops

Plastic contractor bags

Hoses

Hammer, nails

Cleaning Supplies

Bleach,

Hard surface disinfectants

Mildew reducers

Squeegee

Drying Out

Chemical dehumidifier packs

used for drying boats and

damp closets

Clay-based cat litter

List of flood recovery

contractors

Consider renting or buying

Pumps

Fans or blowers

Wet-Dry vacuum

Dehumidifiers

Back-up power source

Flickr.com Phrakture

Useful Supplies To Have On Hand


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Many of us dont think very much

about the role of our

subconscious when we go aboutour days, but it is always very

active. It plays a role in helping

us fall asleep, getting us to wake

up, regulating when we are

worried, happy, or even ecstatic.

Each of the different feelings we

experience are related to a

mixture of different chemicals our

bodys produce. Some can create

nervous or excited experiences

until others are triggered that

neutralize them. In a normal day

this chemical profile is

characterized by surges of stress

-related hormones in the morning

to wake us up. However, over the

course of the day, even with the

occasional challenge that causes

a spike in excitement, the level of

this chemical is neutralized, until

in the evening we are ready for

an enjoyable nights rest.

When faced with a threat, the

brain triggers the release of a

combination of stress hormones

with the goal of pushing the

conscious mind to act.

Initially these chemicals can feel

great. They can lead to a sense

of confidence, excitement, and

focus. But if you compare a

period of extended stress with arelaxed day, far more stress

chemicals are released than can

be processed, so our sleep

begins to be disrupted, and we

start the next day with an even

higher level of stress hormones in

our system.

Dont Necessarily Trust Your

Feelings

In periods of extended stress, the

cause of the stress passes, but

the chemicals released in

response stay. These chemicals

are designed to push you to act

through the urge to get away or

to confront. In women, often the

urge is to reach out to others.

However, the stressful emotions

remain, and this can lead to

problems when our conscious

minds try to attribute them tosomething. Get away becomes

quit my job or take something to

leave my consciousness.

Confront can become picking a

fight. Taking a bold step to tackle

danger is transmuted into risk-

taking behavior. It is very easy to

Making It Through the Emotional Marathon

Never underestimate

the power of bunnies.

Grab on to good feel-

ings wherever youfind them.


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take an action that changes the course of your life

in the wrong direction, simply based on the

misinterpretation of why a stressor is gone but you

still feel stressed.

DIY Stress Reduction

In times of extreme stress, it is possible to reduce

the level of stress hormones in your system by

recognizing and stopping the release of stress

chemicals, and triggering the release of

neutralizing and relaxation chemicals.

Pause stressful thoughts: Pay attention to your

emotions. If you find yourself worried and unhappy,

pause your thinking by imagining what neutral

would feel like.

Work it out. Your subconscious is trying to behelpful by priming your muscles to a fight or flight

response. You can neutralize those chemicals by

giving your subconscious what it wants: A surge of

movement. If your doctor says your health is up to

it, go create a short burst of activityclimb some

stairs, work out, shake your hands vigorously .

Find a happy place. Weve all seen how actors

can create real emotion by focusing on a memory,

or how they imagine a character would feel. We

can do that too. You can get a short-term burst of

positive emotions that will help the process ofbalancing the stress chemicals by focusing on a

happy memory. Visualize bliss.

Sigh in contentment. Really. You may not feel

content, but that deep exhale from your diaphragm

is an automatic trigger for relaxation chemicals.

Laugh. This is great if you can find something

funny, but still beneficial if you cant. Simply the act

of laughing is another automatic stress chemical

neutralizer.

Write your memoirs. Often your subconscious willrelease chemicals spurring you to act until it has

the sense that you have solved the problems that

you face. Writing down your experiences can help

this happen.

Talk. Talk with a counselor or spiritual advisor.

Talk with individuals who have experience guiding

others through pain.

Dont expect to feel blissful. Experiencing high-

stress and hard times doesnt feel good. There is

no way around it. Dont be frustrated if all of your

relaxation techniques dont lead to a sense of inner

contentment. That wont be possible until the

problems related to living where flooding happens

have been resolved. Your goal is to reduce the

long-term impact of stress, and to reduce the

chance that you will make poor decisions on

incorrect assumptions.

Dont Rush. Recovery takes time. Everything

about flooding recovery, from insurance payments

to mood improvements, is probably going to take

longer than you feel that it should. Remind yourself

to be patient.

Sources of emotional help:

Call your Employment Assistance Program.

Crisis Clinic: 1-866-427-4747 (1-866 4CRISIS)

Not every tried and true stress-reduction method

works for every person. You may enjoy fussing over

cute and cuddly. Know yourself and find your own

path to relaxation.


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Information SourcesNotification

Regional Public Information Network http://www.rpin.orgNOAA warnings: http://tinyurl.com/NOAAalertsHow to program a Weather Radios to turn on when a warning is present: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/nwrrcvr.htm

Live Stream of Weather Radio Broadcasts for Renton: http://audioplayer.wunderground.com/n7xrd/Renton.mp3.m3u Federal Way: http://audioplayer.wunderground.com/shatch/federal_way.mp3.m3u

Real Time Weather and Forecast:Interactive Weather Map http://www.komonews.com/weather/int_radarGraphical Forecast: http://www.weather.gov/forecasts/graphical/sectors/pacnorthwest.php

Real Time and 48 Hour Flood ForecastKing County Flood Warning Center: http://kingcounty.gov/floodNOAA Flood Forecast Map* (very user friendly) http://tinyurl.com/NOAAfloodwith more rivers gauges (but less user friendly) http://tinyurl.com/NOAAflooddetail

Tukwila

City of Tukwila: http://www.ci.tukwila.wa.us/hhdam.html Flood watch elist: http://www.ci.tukwila.wa.us/listserv/hhdam_elist.html Evacuation Routes: http://tinyurl.com/TukwilaEvacuation

RentonCity of Renton: http://rentonwa.gov/emergencies/default.aspx?id=26157 (includes flood scenario maps)Emergency Telephone notification http://tinyurl.com/RentonCodeRedEvacuation Routes: http://tinyurl.com/RentonEvacuation

AuburnCity of Auburn: http://tinyurl.com/HHAuburn Includes maps of predicted flood and sewage problemsEmergency Telephone Notification: http://tinyurl.com/AuburnCodeRedEvacuation Routes (same routes as the ones used if Mt. Rainier erupts) http://www.auburnwa.gov/Assets/PD/

AuburnWA/Docs/LaharEvacuationRoutes.pdfSandbag distribution points: http://tinyurl.com/Auburnsandbags

KentCity of Kent: http://www.ci.kent.wa.us/emergencymanagement/index.aspx?id=2636 Kent e-alert: http://tinyurl.com/Kentealert Emergency Telephone notification: http://tinyurl.com/KentCodeRedSandbag distribution: http://tinyurl.com/Kentsandbags

Recovery:Replacing Documents http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Family_Issues/Vital_Docs.shtml Restoring flood damaged photos http://www.archives.gov/preservation/disaster-response/guidelines.html FEMA, American Red Cross: Repairing Your Flooded Home: http://tinyurl.com/FEMAfloodrepair

LSU Agricultural Center: Flood Prevention Resource http://tinyurl.com/LSU-floodCorps of Engineers how to prepare sandbags: http://tinyurl.com/Corps-sandbagsAvailable Community Assistance: 2-1-1 (database of community resources)FEMA & SBA website: http://www.disasterassistance.gov/daip_en.portal (only if the flooding is considered a FederallyDeclared Disaster)
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