Beware of potential flooding

October 1, 2015
Categories: General News Tags: Campus Safety, Career Center, Center for Teaching and Learning

With the likelihood of heavy rain this weekend due to the approach of Hurricane Joaquin, University personnel are closely monitoring weather conditions. Here are some tips to consider when traveling on and off campus. These tips are provided by Mecklenburg County authorities.

  • Never drive through flood water. Turn around and don’t drown.
  • Don’t walk or play in flood water. Only six inches of moving water can sweep a person off their feet.
  • Flooded streets, creeks and streams are unpredictable. The water may be deeper or moving faster than it appears and may quickly rise without warning.
  • Heavy rain can cause any low-lying area or any street to flood, even if it’s not near a creek or in a mapped floodplain.
  • Report dangerous flooding to 911.
  • Any flood watches or warnings will be announced by the National Weather Service.