DENVER FLOOD SAFETY TIPS: Be Aware of Standing Water & Avoid Waterways! While rainfall has slowed in Denver, standing water remains an issue on some roadways. Be aware of the following when approaching standing water in your vehicle: • Six inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars, causing loss of control or possible stalling. • One foot of water will float most vehicles. • Two feet of rushing water can sweep away most vehicles — including SUVs and pick-ups. • If you must drive through water, drive slowly and steadily. • Avoid driving in water with downed electrical or power lines; the electric current passes through water easily. • Stay off the telephone unless you must report severe injuries. • Watch out for manholes that have lost their covers due to high water volumes. Bicyclists and pedestrians! Waterways and rivers are rushing with run-off! Even though the rain has eased up stay away from waterways and travel on higher ground. • Do not walk or bike near a river or stream during or following heavy rainfall, even on Denver’s paved urban bike and walking trails; water flow can quickly increase and flooding can occur without notice. • Never take shelter in a culvert or in an enclosed space, especially in low elevations by rivers and streams. Always go to higher ground out of the flow of water. • Do not walk through moving water. Six inches of moving water can cause a person to fall. • If lightning is present, do not stand under or near an isolated tree or group of trees. • Never allow children to play around streams, drainage ditches or viaducts, storm drains or flooded areas. MORE TIPS: Downed power lines/cables: Stay clear of downed lines and report them immediately to Xcel Energy at 1-800-895-1999. If a power line has fallen onto a vehicle, stay away from the vehicle. Seek help immediately by calling 911. Downed branches: If a tree limb is broken on a public right-of-way, citizens are asked to contact Denver forestry to assess damage and tree safety. For trees on private property, citizens can visit denvergov.org/forestry for a list of licensed and insured tree care contractors. Denver Solid Waste Management collects a limited amount of branches as part of its regular trash collection service. Branches must be no larger than 4 inches in diameter, and they must be cut into lengths of 4 feet or less, bundled and tied, and weigh no more than 40 pounds. For more information about branch disposal click HERE. Provided by Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods 1290 Williams St., Ste. 102, Denver, CO 80218 chundenver.org | [email protected] 303-830-1651
Posted on: Fri, 13 Sep 2013 21:21:44 +0000
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