Flood safety

Stay safe should flooding occur in your home:

o Avoid going into a flooded basement or stepping into the water. Be sure to have the natural gas and electricity turned off, preferably at the meter, by calling your utility companies or your local fire department.

o Drain the area using either a gasoline-powered water pump located outside your home or an electric pump connected to an electrical source not impacted by the flood waters.

o If you smell natural gas, leave immediately. Leave doors and windows open, do not operate gas or electric appliances and call Minnesota Energy Resources’ 24-Hour Gas Emergency number at 800-889-4970.

o Hire a contractor to inspect everything exposed to floodwater. Utilities will usually not restore service unless gas and electric appliances have been inspected.

For more safety tips and resources, visit www.minnesotaenergyresources. com