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<br />FLOOD FIGHTING METHODS 2003 <br /> <br />6.3A <br />Page 61 <br /> <br />FLOODFIGHT SAFETY <br /> <br />· Boat travel: Materials and/or personnel will <br />sometimes need to be transported to work sites by <br />boat. Operators of the watercraft must be certified. <br />Floatation devices must be available for every <br />passenger. Extreme care should be taken while <br />loading and off loading. Watchful eyes are needed. <br /> <br />· Patrolling: Patrolling is the key to effective <br />floodfighting. Patrols will identify, initiate control and <br />monitor trouble spots in affected areas. Vehicle <br />patrols should travel in two person teams with <br />dependable communication devices.. Lifelines, <br />floatation devices and a blanket should be in the <br />vehicle for possible water related accidents. Foot <br />patrols should also have the same considerations. <br />Extreme caution should be exercised when <br />travelling saturated, cracking or sluffing areas. <br /> <br />· Vehicle Placement: Vehicles in work areas along <br />the levee should remain parked on high ground. <br />This is usually the crown roadway. Vehicles should <br />also be parked facing their access point. An escape <br />plan should be communicated to all flood workers. <br /> <br />· Structure Considerations: When working around <br />structures, be aware of downed power lines, <br />natural gas or propane leaks and unstable <br />structure supports. Communicate with the structure <br />owner if possible. <br /> <br />· Safety Gear: Rain gear, warm clothing, handheld <br />lights, gloves, goggles, hardhat, boots, first aid kit, <br />ropes, floatation devices, hip boots. <br /> <br />32 <br />