Prevent Home Electrical Hazards during Flooding

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Oct. 6, 2024) - If you fear your house will be flooded, follow these safety steps to prevent electrical hazards:

• Wear rubber-soled shoes or boots.
• Turn off your circuit breakers.
• Disconnect all electrical appliances.
• Turn off all wall switches.

For more information on preventing electrical hazards if your home is flooded visit https://community.fema.gov/ProtectiveActions/s/article/Flood-Avoid-Electric-Shock-in-Wet-Conditions

For storm information, call the Charlotte County Emergency Operations Center at 941-833-4000. Those with internet access can find information on resources at www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov/storm.

Follow Charlotte County Emergency Management for important emergency information at www.charlottecountyfl.gov/em, www.facebook.com/oemcharlottecounty, and www.x.com/ccoem.

For media inquiries, contact Communications Director Brian Gleason at 941-661-6415 or [email protected].

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