The road or bridge may be washed out. Stay away from power lines and electrical wires. The second leading cause of death during a flood event is electrocution. Electric current can run through water - beware. Turn off electrical power through the Power Company .
Some appliances retain electrical charges even after the power is shut off.
Avoid all electrical appliances. Be aware of small animals . Small animals get displaced during flood events. They tend to seek shelter in your home. Take necessary precautions when entering a flooded premises.