Public Safety
Kent State University Emergency Guide | Kent Campus
Kent State University Emergency Guide | Kent Campus
Part II: Natural Disasters and Public Emergencies
Flood
The National Weather Service classifies floods as follows:Flood Watch
- Flooding is possible
- Monitor local broadcast media for emergency information
Flash Flood Watch
- Flash flooding is possible
- Be prepared to move to higher ground
- Monitor local broadcast media for emergency information and instructions
Flood Warning
- Flooding is occurring or will soon occur
- If advised to evacuate, do so immediately
- Monitor local broadcast media for emergency information and instructions
Flash Flood Warning
- A flash flood is occurring
- Seek higher ground on foot immediately
The Power of Moving Water
Having shaped much of the earth’s surface, water is one of nature’s most powerful forces.
Having shaped much of the earth’s surface, water is one of nature’s most powerful forces.
- Six inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars causing loss of control and stalling
- One foot of water will float many vehicles
- Two feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles including sport utility vehicles and pick-up trucks
During a Flood
- Monitor local broadcast media for emergency information and instructions
- Monitor the Nation Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather radio or access the NOAA Website at http://www.noaa.gov/
- Do not drive into flooded areas
- If floodwaters rise around a vehicle, abandon it and move to higher ground to avoid being swept away with the vehicle
Additional information on Floods is available on the following website:
The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration
http://www.noaa.gov/
The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration
http://www.noaa.gov/
