Flood Watch means flooding is possible in your area.

• Fill your car's gas tank in case an evacuation notice is issued.

Flood Warning means flooding is occurring or will occur very soon.

• Turn off utilities if your home is likely to be flooded.

Flash Flood Watch means heavy rains are occurring or expected and may cause flash flooding in specific areas.

• Prepare for evacuation if you are in the watch area.
  

Flash Flood Warning means flash flooding is occurring or imminent in designated areas.

• If your area is affected, evacuate immediately to higher ground.
• If you are driving, stay away from storm drains and irrigation ditches.
• Never drive around a police barricade.
• If your car stalls in rapidly-rising water, abandon it immediately and wclimb to higher ground.

Even though the Pacific Northwest normally has mild winters, winter storms occur; here are some suggestions to prepare.

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