Stay inside your house, building or car, and stay away from windows.

Avoid showering, bathing and using a phone that has a cord except in an emergency.

Unplug appliances and computers and turn off air conditioners.

In a forest, seek shelter under small trees.  Never stand under a tall tree in an open area.

In an open outside area, go to a low place such as a valley or ravine- but beware of flash floods.

Stay away from metal fences, pipes, equipment and machinery.

Learn flood evacuation routes and where to find high ground.

Evacuate if instructed by authorities, and return home only when they say it is safe.

Be aware of streams, washes and other low lying areas that are prone to sudden flooding.

Never walk through moving water more than six inches deep.

Do not drive into flooded areas.

Avoid camping in areas along streams and washes, especially during threatening conditions.