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FYI From: Regional Joint Information Center [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2017 11:06 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Severe Weather Potential on Sunday A message from HARRIS COUNTY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT April 1, 2017 Severe Weather Potential on Sunday What is the danger? There is a potential for severe weather in Harris County starting early Sunday morning. According to the _National Weather Service_ (http://www.weather.gov/hgx/) (NWS), widespread rainfall amounts of 2-4 inches are possible. High hourly rainfall rates could lead to flash flooding. Other threats include tornadoes, hail, and damaging winds. What you should do: Residents are encouraged to monitor local media for weather information, particularly before venturing out on Sunday. In the event of street flooding, remember “_Turn Around, Don’t Drown_ (http://tadd.weather.gov/) .” Driving through high water or around barricades on flooded roadways or underpasses can lead to death! Basic Flood Safety Tips * Turn Around, Don’t Drown! ® DO NOT DRIVE through high water and DO NOT DRIVE AROUND BARRICADES! Just 2 feet of water can sweep your vehicle away. * DO NOT WALK through flood waters. Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down. * If your home floods, STAY THERE. You are safer at home than trying to navigate flooded streets on foot. * If floodwaters rise around your car but the water is NOT MOVING, abandon the car and move to higher ground. Do not leave the car and enter MOVING water. * STAY AWAY from streams, rivers, and creeks during heavy rainfall. These areas can flood quickly and with little warning. * MOVE important items – especially important documents like insurance policies - to the highest possible floor. This will help protect them from flood damage. * DISCONNECT electrical appliances and do not touch electrical equipment if you are wet or standing in water. You could be electrocuted. In the event of thunderstorms, stay inside. Remember: When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors! Here are lightning safety tips from NWS: * Avoid open fields and stay away from tall, isolated trees or other tall objects. * Stay away from water, wet items, such as ropes, and metal objects, such as fences and poles. * Stay off corded phones. You can use cellular or cordless phones. Don't touch electrical equipment such as computers, TVs, or cords. You can remote controls safety. * Avoid plumbing. Do not wash your hands, take a shower or wash dishes. * Protect your pets: Dog houses are not safe shelters. Dogs that are chained to trees or on metal runners are particularly vulnerable to lightning strikes. * Protect your property: Lightning generates electric surges that can damage electronic equipment some distance from the actual strike. Typical surge protectors will not protect equipment from a lightning strike. If a tornado warning is issued for your area, seek shelter immediately. First rule of safety is to get low and stay low, others are listed below: * Go to an interior room on the first floor, such as a bathroom, closet, or room without windows. * If you are outside, take cover in a low spot away from trees. * If you are in a mobile home, get out and go to a secure shelter. * If you are in a car, get out and take shelter inside a nearby sturdy building. * Avoid highway overpasses. Parking or taking shelter under a bridge or overpass is extremely dangerous due to flying debris and the possibility the structure may collapse. Where you can learn more: * Local Forecast: National Weather Service * Rainfall Amounts: _Harris County Flood Warning System_ (https://www.harriscountyfws.org/) * Local Traffic: _Houston TranStar_ (http://www.houstontranstar.org/) This e-mail has been sent to you by HARRIS COUNTY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. To maximize their communication with you, you may be receiving this e-mail in addition to a phone call with the same message. If you no longer wish to receive email notifications from HARRIS COUNTY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, please _click here_ (https://emailresults.blackboardconnect.com/[email protected]&iid=208818&iidn=HARRIS%20COUNTY%20OFFICE%20OF%20HOMELAND%20SECURI TY%20AND%20EMERGENCY%20MANAGEMENT&dm=2&f=2) to unsubscribe.
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