Two men have been rescued after the pickup truck they were in was swept away by a flash flood in the northwestern Arizona city of Golden Valley, according to authorities.
Turn around don’t drown! If you must drive and you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and go another way.
If you are caught on a flooded road and waters are rising rapidly around you, get out of the car quickly and move to higher ground.If your neighborhood is prone to flooding, be prepared to evacuate quickly.If power lines are down, do not step in puddles or standing water.Preparing for a severe thunderstormKnow your community’s evacuation plan.Discuss thunderstorm safety with members of your household. Be aware that a thunderstorm could produce flooding.
Pick a safe place in your home for household members to gather during a thunderstorm. This should be a place where there are no windows, skylights, or glass doors, which could be broken by strong winds or hail and cause damage or injury."Most Valley residents know how quickly and furiously storms can move in and out, bringing strong winds, dust, rain, and flash flooding.
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