Camp Douglas, Wisconsin

... Record high temperature tied at Rochester Minnesota...

The temperature at the Rochester Airport reached 60 degrees this
afternoon. This ties the record for this date that was set in 1945.

... Last day of flood safety awareness week...

The National Weather Service has designated March 15 to 19 as flood
safety awareness week. The purpose of flood safety awareness week
has been to raise public awareness of the dangers of flooding... and
ways to protect life and property.

Todays topic of information is... flood safety and preparation.
Floods happen... and you need to be prepared when they do. Each
year... more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other severe
weather related hazard. On average... about 100 people are killed
each year nation-wide. Good preparation and knowing what to do in
a flood situation will greatly increase your ability to stay safe.

Here are some good flood safety preparation tips...

* prepare and practice a family disaster plan.
* Assemble a disaster supply kit.
* Check your homeowners insurance policy to see if you are covered
for flood and water damage. If not... consider adding coverage.
* Keep all important documents and other valuables in a safety
deposit box or other flood resistant storage container.
* Know where you can go if ordered to evacuate your location.
* Know how to get a hold of relatives and friends to let them know
you are safe.

The American Red Cross and the federal emergency management agency
have web sites with several examples and ideas on disaster plans
and disaster kits. Other information on how to stay safe... and
on flood safety awareness week is available at:

Http://www.Weather.Gov/floodsafety

We hope you have found the information provided during this past
week to be useful. If you have any other questions on flooding or
flood safety... be sure to contact your National Weather Service.