No Yaskawa America facilities are inside of a flood plain so the primary sources of flooding are:

1. Water Main Break
2. Leaking Pipes
3. Leaking Roof

 In any of these cases, call one of the following people:

Steve Joosten	(847) 878-0976
Mike Salentine	(414) 856-2451

 Post signs to warn people to stay away from the flooded area.

 Flood Response

 To protect yourself from flood hazards, you need to:

• Understand the flood risk to your area
• Prepare your home and property
• Respond when water comes
• Recover after a flood

 You can protect yourself and your family by:

 Preparation

• Check with authorities or your insurance company to see if you life in a flood plain

If you are:

• Check with your local authorities about local flood plans or records which detail problem areas
• Ask authorities about relocation routes and centers
• If your area is flood prone, consider alternatives to carpets in your home
• Prepare an emergency kit
• Prepare a household flood plan
• Keep a list of emergency telephone numbers on display
• Check your insurance policy to see if you are covered for flood damage 

 If Flooding is Predicted

• Secure hazardous items
• Roll up rugs, move furniture, electrical items, and valuables to a higher level
• Place important personal documents, valuables, and vital medical supplies to a waterproof case in an accessible location
• If you are relocating, take your pets with you if it is safe to do so. If not, provide adequate food and water and move them to a safer place
• Monitor weather reports

 If a Flood Occurs

• Monitor your local radio for warnings and advice
• Pack warm clothing, essential medication, valuables, and personal papers in waterproof bags along with your emergency kit
• Raise furniture, clothing, and valuables onto beds, tables, and into roof space. Place electrical items in the highest place
• Empty freezers and refrigerator, leaving doors open to avoid damage or loss if they float
• Turn off power, water, and gas and take your mobile phone
• Whether you leave or stay, put sand bags in the toilet bowl and over all laundry/bathroom drain holes to prevent sewage back flow
• Lock you home and take recommended relocation routes for your area 

 Do not drive in water if:

• Water depth and/ or current is unknown,
• The water depth is greater that 6"

 If you are stuck in a flood

• Monitor your local radio for warnings and advice
• Get to higher ground
• Switch off electricity and gas supplies to your home
• Prepare to move vehicles, outdoor equipment, garbage, chemicals, and poisons to higher locations
• Prepare for the well being of pets
• Raise furniture above likely flood levels
• Check your emergency kit
• Do not allow children to play in or near floodwaters
• If you have to escape to your attic, take hand tools with you in case you need to cut a hole in the roof
• Avoid entering floodwater. If you must do so, wear solid shoes and check depth and current with a stick
• Stay away from drains, culverts, and water over knee deep
• Do not use gas or electrical appliances that have been in floodwater until checked for safety
• Do not eat food that has been in flood waters
• Boil tap water until supplies have been declared safe