Gilroy CERT

Prepare Your Home and Family…

• Keep gutters clear of leaves and debris
• Have a battery operated flashlight and radio available
• Prepare an emergency supply of food and water
• Make copies of insurance and other important documents and keep them at another location. Take pictures of building & contents
• Know how to turn off your gas and electricity
• Talk to your neighbors to see how you can help each other be prepared

Pets Too!

• Prepare emergency supplies including a leash and carrier
• Be sure pets have identification tags
• Have a current photo available Keep animals in the house or yard during storms

Report Hazardous Situations…

• If you observe flooding, trees or wires down or other hazardous situations, call 9-1-1 immediately
• Don’t put yourself at risk
• Treat all downed wires are LIVE and stay at least 30 feet away

Safety In Your Car…

• Drive slowly, especially in standing water
• Keep your car gas tank at least half full at all times
• Keep extra warm clothes in your car
• Never drive through moving water. Six inches of water can float your car!
• Avoid disaster areas

If Flood Potential Exists…

• Listen to the City Channel and other local radio and television stations for updated information.
• Sandbags are available at the Cupertino Service Center
• Other locations are available by calling 1-800-HeyNoah(439-6624)
• Weather radios can be purchased for direct storm information

If You Must Leave Your Home During Potential Flooding Events…

• Leave a phone number where you can be reached with a neighbor

If You Must Evacuate Your Home…

• Stay calm
• Leave a phone number where you can be reached in the mailbox
• Disconnect electrical appliances and, if requested, shut off gas and electricity to your home. Do not turn gas back on. Contact PG&E.
• If time allows, place valuables on tables, counters or 2nd floor
• Leave food for pets or bring them in a carrier with a leash

When You Return Home…

• Do not use fresh foods or canned goods that have come in contact with flood waters
• Follow local instructions regarding the safety of drinking water
• Don’t handle live electrical equipment in wet areas
• Use flashlights NOT lanterns, matches or candles when examining buildings
• Listen to local radio and television stations for information
• Take pictures to show damage and compare to "Before" pictures

Flood Insurance…

• Most homeowner’s insurance policies do NOT offer protection against flood losses. For information about flood insurance, call your local insurance agent, or call the National Flood Insurance Program at 1-888-225-5356