Flooding Response Guide

Natural Flooding

• Natural flooding may take hours or days to accumulate and could take even longer to dissipate.

• Immediately report flooding in your area to UD Police.

• Take steps to protect your property.

• Be prepared to evacuate or move to a higher level in the building.

• Turn off or unplug electrical devices that may be affected by water.  Store some fresh drinking water early in the process.

Mechanical Flooding

• Pipes and water storage devices can rupture at any time, but are more likely to do so in freezing weather.

• Immediately report ruptures or flooding to UD authorities with the location, extent of the leak or rupture, and the cause if you know it. Call (937) 229-2121 or 911 (UD phone).

• If you are familiar with the water source and are able to stop the water flow from a shut off valve, close the valve and call Public Safety immediately.

• Take steps to protect property by moving it away from the water source.