PIERRE, (KCCR) — Severe Weather Awareness Week hits the halfway point Wednesday by looking at the dangers of flash flooding. Hughes/Stanley County Emergency Manager Troy Blevins says people need to be aware flash flooding can happen quickly…
The old adage with flooding when driving is to Turn Around, Don’t Drown…
Blevins is planning more public outreach about storm safety this spring and summer…
Other flood safety tips include getting to higher ground if possible; not driving into water because you can’t see the road surface and staying informed on the latest weather. Only six inches of water is needed to knock over an carry an adult away while 12 inches of moving water can move a small automobile. On Thursday, Severe Weather Awareness Week will highlight tornado safety and wrap up on Friday talking about extreme heat and wildfires.
