CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte-Mecklenburg residents are being urged to take caution with the potential for heavy rain and flooding that is expected over the weekend.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management issued the following safety recommendations:
- Do not walk through flood waters. Six inches of water can sweep you off your feet.
- Do not drive through flood waters. A foot of water will float many vehicles and two feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles including sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and pick-ups.
- Do not attempt to drive through a flooded road. The depth of water is not always obvious. The road bed may be washed out under the water and debris may not be visible that could strand or trap you.
- Do not drive around a barricade. Barricades are there for your protection. Turn around and go the other way. Turn Around, Don’t Drown.
- Do not try to take short cuts. They may be blocked. Stick to designated evacuation routes.
- Be especially cautious driving at night when it is harder to recognize flood dangers.
- Stay tuned to local news for weather-related information
- Stock an emergency preparedness kit with water, flashlights with batteries, first aid kit, prescription medications, copies of bank account and credit card information and list of emergency phone numbers at home and in your car.
