If you walk in standing water, use a pole or stick to ensure that firm ground is still there. Do not drive through a flooded area. More people drown in their cars than anywhere else. Stay away from power lines and electrical wires. The number two flood killer, after drowning, is electrocution.
Electrical current can travel through water.
Have your power turned off by the Electric Utility. Some appliances, such as television sets, keep electrical charges even after they have been unplugged. Do not use appliances or motors that have gotten wet unless they have been taken apart, cleaned, and dried. Look out for animals, especially snakes. Small animals that have been flooded out of their homes may seek shelter in yours.