What To Do To Prevent Electrical Hazards if Your House is Flooded

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Sept. 26, 2024) – If your house is flooded and water levels are rising, follow these safety steps:

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

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 information, contact Communications Director Brian Gleason at 941-661-6415 or Brian.Gleason@CharlotteCountyFL.gov.

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