Sanitize the sinks and tubs first by using bleach and rinsing. Bring outdoor possessions, such as lawn furniture, grills, and trash cans inside, or tie them down securely. If you come upon a flooded road, turn around and go another way. For information on road closures in Austin during a major storm, call 445-1996. A low water crossing during a flash flood on Bull Creek.
More people drown in their cars than anywhere else.
The road may be washed out below the water surface. Your car may stall or get stuck in the water, and then get pushed off the road. Once off the road, cars often start to roll, making escape impossible. Do not go near downed power lines and electrical wires. Electrocution is another major source of deaths in floods.