MAY: Flooding
Teton County has experienced flash floods, flooding due to ice jams, and flooding after a dam failure-type incident that resulted in the infamous Kelly Flood. That’s why it’s important to be informed about flood safety. It is never safe to drive or walk into flood waters. Remember: Turn Around, Don’t Drown.
Take Action
Learn what to do:
- Before a Flood www.weather.gov/safety/flood-before
- During a Flood www.weather.gov/safety/flood-during
- After a Flood www.weather.gov/safety/flood-after
- Consider purchasing flood insurance: www.floodsmart.gov/
- To report issues with levees, call Teton County Road & Levee at 307-733-7190.
Tip
Flood waters may contaminate your drinking water. If you are on a private well or spring, make sure to get your drinking water tested after a flood. Learn more from Teton County Environmental Health: https://tetoncountywy.gov/1079/Water-Lab
Learn More
- www.weather.gov/safety/flood-turn-around-dont-drown (“Turn Around, Don’t Drown” Campaign)
- https://teamrubiconusa.org/blog/i-survived-a-flood-this-is-what-i-wish-i-had-known/ (Team Rubicon Blog)
- https://arcg.is/098jiK (Teton County Emergency Management Flood Planning App)
- http://www.tetonwyo.org/326/Emergency-Plans (Hazard Mitigation Plan, flood info starts on p. 54)
Community Safety and Awareness Days/Weeks/Months
- May is Mental Health Awareness Month [www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Mental-Health-Awareness-Month]
- May is Older Americans’ Month [https://acl.gov/oam/2021/older-americans-month-2021]
- May is Building Safety Month [www.iccsafe.org/advocacy/building-safety-month/2021-about/]
- May is Child Passenger Safety Technician Month [https://cert.safekids.org/child-passenger-safety-technician-month]
- May is National Water Safety Month [https://nwsm.phta.org/]
- May 2 – 6, 2022: National Correctional Officers’ Week [www.bop.gov/resources/news/20210503_cww.jsp]
- May 7, 2022: Wildfire Community Preparedness Day [www.nfpa.org/Events/Events/National-Wildfire-Community-Preparedness-Day]
- May 9 – 13, 2022: Wyoming Severe Weather Awareness Week [www.weather.gov/riw/2021_severe_weather_awareness_week_main]
- May 15 – 21, 2022: National Public Works Week [https://npww.apwa.net/]
- May 31, 2022: National Dam Safety Awareness Day [https://www.fema.gov/event/national-dam-safety-awareness-day]