Rats and other rodents often move into buildings to escape flood waters.
Rats can carry disease and small vermin.
They should be eliminated as soon as possible. Because of the danger of rat infestation, use caution when entering flooded buildings. Carry a solid club and a flashlight. Inspect likely hiding places for rats. Check closets, furniture, drawers, mattresses, stacks of clothes or paper, appliances, upholstered furniture, dark corners, attics and basements.