{
  "title": "Stormwater & Flood Survival Guide for Seniors",
  "author": "Clifton Ellis",
  "location": "Roseville, California",
  "last_updated": "2026-07-22",
  "url": "https://clifton-ellis.4ort.net/flood-guide.html",
  "sections": [
    {
      "title": "What Is a Flash Flood?",
      "summary": "Rapid flooding of low-lying areas, usually caused by heavy rain from severe thunderstorms. The deadliest weather hazard in the US.",
      "sources": ["https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood", "https://4ort.xyz/entity/flash-flood"],
      "water_depth_table": [
        {"depth": "6 inches", "effect": "Can knock an adult off balance", "action": "Do not walk through it"},
        {"depth": "12 inches", "effect": "Can carry away a small car", "action": "Abandon vehicle if trapped"},
        {"depth": "2 feet", "effect": "Will sweep away most SUVs and pickup trucks", "action": "Evacuate immediately"},
        {"depth": "6 inches (standing)", "effect": "May be contaminated with sewage, chemicals", "action": "Do not allow skin contact"}
      ]
    },
    {
      "title": "Go Bag Contents",
      "items": ["7-day medication supply with prescription copies", "ID and insurance cards in waterproof sleeve", "$200 in small bills", "Phone charger and power bank", "Water — 1 gallon per person per day, 3-day minimum", "LED flashlight with extra batteries", "Pealess whistle", "Comfortable slip-on shoes", "Wool or fleece blanket", "Pen, paper, and emergency contact list"]
    },
    {
      "title": "Home Hardening",
      "tasks": ["Clear drain grates of leaves and debris", "Test sump pump with a bucket of water", "Seal foundation cracks with hydraulic cement", "Assess neighborhood flood risk from elevated viewpoint", "Establish or join a community phone tree"]
    },
    {
      "title": "Alert Levels",
      "levels": [
        {"type": "Flood Watch", "meaning": "Conditions favorable for flooding", "action": "Review go bag, charge devices, clear drains"},
        {"type": "Flood Warning", "meaning": "Flooding is occurring or imminent", "action": "Move to higher floors, evacuate if ordered"},
        {"type": "Flash Flood Warning", "meaning": "Rapid flooding is imminent or happening — life-threatening", "action": "Evacuate immediately if in low area, call 911 if trapped"}
      ]
    },
    {
      "title": "Post-Flood Steps",
      "steps": ["Wait for official all-clear", "Wear protective gear (boots, gloves, N95)", "Document damage with photographs", "Shut off electricity if water contacted wiring", "Remove water and dry within 24-48 hours to prevent mold", "Discard contaminated food, mattresses, carpet, and drywall", "Check on neighbors"]
    },
    {
      "title": "Phone Settings",
      "setup": ["Enable government emergency alerts", "Set ICE contact for first responders", "Download offline maps for your county", "Know how to activate battery saver mode"]
    },
    {
      "title": "Emergency Contacts",
      "contacts": [
        {"org": "Emergency Services", "number": "911"},
        {"org": "FEMA", "number": "1-800-621-3362", "url": "https://www.fema.gov"},
        {"org": "Red Cross", "number": "1-800-RED-CROSS"}
      ]
    }
  ],
  "entities": {
    "flash_flood": {"wikidata": "Q860333", "source": "https://4ort.xyz/entity/flash-flood"},
    "culvert": {"wikidata": "Q4168092", "source": "https://4ort.xyz/entity/culvert"}
  },
  "related_citizens": ["beatrice-duperval", "shirley-gutierrez"]
}