Do not pump the basement out until flood water recedes. Avoid weakened structures, particularly floors, walls and rooftops. If you find a wild animal in your home, do not trap or corner it. Sick or injured animals may be dangerous. Never drive through flood water.
Water can be deeper than it appears and water levels rise quickly.
Follow official emergency evacuation routes. If a car stalls in floodwater, get out quickly and get to higher ground. If your well is flooded, assume the water in your home is contaminated. If you are on public water, the health department will let you know, through local media, if your water is not safe to drink. Until your water is safe, use clean bottled water that has been stored less than 6 months in tightly sealed containers.