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Keep these facts in mind to stay alive and dry.
Flash floods can come rapidly and unexpectedly. They can occur within a few minutes or hours of excessive rainfall, or when a dam or levee fails and even a sudden release of water held by an ice or debris jam. Be cautious during storm seasons, or any time that flooding is common in your area.
You may not have warning that a flash flood is approaching.
Do not drive unless absolutely necessary.
Do not drive through flooded areas. If you see a flooded-out road ahead, turn around. Find another route to your destination.
If there is no other route, get to higher ground and wait for the waters to subside.
Even if the water appears shallow enough to cross, don't try it. Water hides dips in the road. Worse yet, there may be no road at all under the water. Flooding can scour away the entire road surface and a significant amount of ground beneath.
If your car stalls, abandon it immediately and climb to higher ground.
Six inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars, causing loss of control or possible stalling.
One foot of water will float almost many vehicles.
Two feet of rushing water can sweep away most vehicles — including SUVs and pick-ups. -
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RT @audgomez: In corvallis, the rain has stopped for now.by EMentzer via twitter 1/19/2012 9:32:11 PM
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ORE34
MP 45 - 47
ORE34, 5 miles East of Alsea
Closure
Crash/Hazard
Lanes Affected: (Westbound) 1 Lane , Shoulder (Eastbound) 1 Lane , Shoulder
Comments: A landslide has the highway closed, use alternate route.
Public Contact: ODOT/NWTOC Salem
Incident #: 121760
Last Updated: 01/19/2012 12:51 pm -
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Corvallis School District staff and First Student, Inc. (transportation contractor) have been monitoring high water reports throughout the day. Students will be dismissed from school at their regular time. Transportation service to neighborhoods accessed from Conifer, Lancaster and Canterbury is still unavailable. Some bus routes, however, may experience delays as drivers are being cautious and may be rerouted as situations arise. If parents have questions regarding their students’ transportation, they should call First Student at 541-752-0174.
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The Philomath City Council meeting will hold an emergency meeting at 4:00 p.m. today to consider a resolution declaring an emergency. This is part of a coordinated effort with other local jurisdictions in Benton County. An agenda will be posted to the city’s website later this afternoon. Please contact the City Manager’s office at (541) 929-6148 if there are any questions.
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