Summary:
- The American Red Cross of Southern Nevada is gearing up to assist the local community in the event of flash floods and storms.
- Residents are taking precautions and stocking up on essentials as they prepare for the impact of Hurricane Hillary.
- Officials advise people to be cautious on the roads due to potential flash floods and delays.
- Rachel Flanagan of the American Red Cross emphasizes the importance of preparedness kits, including non-perishable foods and communication tools.
- Evacuation plans are in place, and the American Red Cross app provides a map of shelters in the area.
For those spending the weekend here locally, the American Red Cross of Southern Nevada has got you covered in case of an emergency. 8 Newsnet reporter Madison Kimbrough spoke to an official along with those in the community who shared their plans as we get ready to endure this extreme weather.
Rain and Preparations
Yeah, that's right, Sasha. As you can see, the rain is coming down. I have my umbrella out the first time today. People are really bracing for the impact of Hurricane Hillary stocking up, getting the goods, the essentials they need.
Take a listen. To have this come up with the weather and being prepared for this, I'm not. I'm not prepared. And this is scary. Sylvia Atuna spending time with her grandson after his baseball game was canceled due to Hurricane Hillary. It's kind of, you know, frustrating and kind of upsetting because I know they're looking forward to playing all these games. I've been here for a long time and we've never, ever had this kind of weather.
Preparing for Flash Flooding
Many across the valley making sure to get the essentials with storms expected to cause flash flooding and major delays on the roadways. Clark County officials advising the public to prepare. Well, it is kind of scary. I just have to be careful. And yeah, it's probably the best idea to stock up a little bit. You don't want to be out there driving in certain conditions if it's really rainy and windy.
Rachel Flanagan with the American Red Cross of Southern Nevada says these flood waters can rise in minutes. And that's why having a preparedness kit with you is key. Six inches of water will sweep away a person and 12 inches can sweep away a lot of vehicles. Having some non-perishable food items in there, some canned foods. We encourage you to have an AM FM radio so that you can get those radio signals for updates. Just different things with bottled waters of biggie.
Evacuation Plans and Shelter
Flanagan also stating that if there is a need to evacuate, people across the valley will have a place to go. Flanagan includes those in other areas of Southern Nevada, including Perup and Moapa. And the best way to find shelter is to download the American Red Cross app. You're looking at it right now. It's a map of all the shelters in the area. There should be an updated list tomorrow as you're searching through here. Reporting live, Madison Kimbrough, 8 News Now.
As the Las Vegas valley prepares for the anticipated flash floods and storms, the American Red Cross is actively providing guidance and resources to help the community stay safe in the face of extreme weather conditions.