National Flood Safety Awareness Week

TUESDAY: TURN AROUND DON’T DROWN™ (TADD)

Turn Around Don’t Drown™ is the National Weather Service campaign designed to
warn people about the dangers of driving or walking through flood waters. According
to National Weather Service, more people die each year from flooding than from any
other severe weather event. And, more than half of flood-related deaths occur in a
vehicle. Share these simple tips with your viewers, and remind them to “Turn Around
Don’t’ Drown!”

􀂃 Listen to your local media or NOAA Weather Radio for warnings about
flooding and flash flooding.

􀂃 If flooding occurs, steer clear of low areas – ditches, canyons, culverts,
washes, etc.

􀂃 Never walk or drive through a flooded area! Just six-inches of flowing water
can knock you off your feet, and only two-feet of water can float a vehicle.

􀂃 Avoid camping or parking your car along stream or river banks.

􀂃 Stay alert when driving at night – it can be much harder to see washed-out
roadways and flood waters in the dark.

􀂃 Learn more about the TADD Campaign: www.weather.gov/os/water/tadd/.