Flood Safety Tips
Dear Resident or Business Owner ,
Your structure is located near a low water crossing or a flood barricade location . The City of Arlington ’ s Stormwater Management Division would like to remind you that driving through flooded roadways is dangerous . Provided are some flood safety tips to help keep you , your family , and / or employees safe during a flood event .
For more flood safety and preparedness information visit www . arlingtontx . gov / floodsafety .
Flood Safety Tips
� Don ’ t walk , swim , bike or drive through flooded roadways .
• 6 inches of water can knock an adult off their feet and can cause the loss of control or stalling of a vehicle .
• 1 to 2 feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicle including SUVs and pick-ups .
• The depth of the water may not always be obvious . The road maybe washed out under the water and you could be stranded or trapped .
� Never drive around a barricade . Barricades are there for your protection . Turn around and go the other way .
� Do not move roadway barricades . It is against the law and could result in a fine .
� Be cautious . Especially driving at night when it is harder to recognize flood dangers .