Good afternoon. This is Tim Sweeney, Principal, with an important message for parents and guardians. The
safety and students and staff remain my top priority. I am calling to remind you of safe practices to
follow during the inclement weather. Flooding is a threat to life and property that can occur any time of
year. Conditions that cause floods include heavy storms or steady rain for several hours or days that
saturate the ground. However, flash floods occur suddenly due to rapidly rising water along a stream or
low-lying area.
A mere 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult. It takes just 12 inches of rushing
water to carry away a small car, while 2 feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles. It is NEVER
safe to drive or walk into flood waters.
• Allow extra time to get to school during wet weather.
• Be aware of your surroundings and changing weather conditions. Know where you can go to get
out of the rain if necessary.
• Walk in a group for safety.
• STAY AWAY FROM FLOOD CONTROL CHANNELS. Flood channels are also very slippery and steep,
making it hard to get out.
• NEVER ATTEMPT to cross flooded areas and never enter moving water.
• Be aware that debris may also be floating in flooded waters and can be very dangerous.
School is one of the safest places to be during an emergency. If you have any questions or concerns,
please call me at 818 885-1646. Thank you and have a nice day.
safety and students and staff remain my top priority. I am calling to remind you of safe practices to
follow during the inclement weather. Flooding is a threat to life and property that can occur any time of
year. Conditions that cause floods include heavy storms or steady rain for several hours or days that
saturate the ground. However, flash floods occur suddenly due to rapidly rising water along a stream or
low-lying area.
A mere 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult. It takes just 12 inches of rushing
water to carry away a small car, while 2 feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles. It is NEVER
safe to drive or walk into flood waters.
• Allow extra time to get to school during wet weather.
• Be aware of your surroundings and changing weather conditions. Know where you can go to get
out of the rain if necessary.
• Walk in a group for safety.
• STAY AWAY FROM FLOOD CONTROL CHANNELS. Flood channels are also very slippery and steep,
making it hard to get out.
• NEVER ATTEMPT to cross flooded areas and never enter moving water.
• Be aware that debris may also be floating in flooded waters and can be very dangerous.
School is one of the safest places to be during an emergency. If you have any questions or concerns,
please call me at 818 885-1646. Thank you and have a nice day.
Buenas tardes. Este es Director Tim Sweeney, con un mensaje importante para los padres y tutores. La
seguridad de los estudiantes y el personal siguen siendo mi prioridad principal. Llamo para recordarle
sobre las prácticas seguras que debe seguir durante las inclemencias del tiempo. Las inundaciones son
una amenaza para la vida y propiedad que pueden ocurrir en cualquier época del año. Las condiciones
que causan inundaciones incluyen fuertes tormentas o lluvia constante durante varias horas o días que
saturan el suelo. Sin embargo, las inundaciones repentinas ocurren repentinamente debido al rápido
aumento del agua a lo largo de un arroyo o área baja.
Unas 6 pulgadas de agua de inundación en rápido movimiento pueden derribar a un adulto. Solo se
necesitan 12 pulgadas de agua apresurada para llevarse un automóvil pequeño, mientras que 2 pies de
agua apresurada pueden arrastrar la mayoría de los vehículos. NUNCA es seguro conducir o caminar en
aguas de inundación.
• Permita tiempo extra para llegar a la escuela durante el clima lluvioso.
• Sea consciente de su entorno y de las condiciones climáticas. Sepa dónde puede ir para salir de la lluvia
si es necesario.
• Camine en grupo por seguridad.
• Manténgase alejado de los canales de control de inundaciones. Los canales de inundación también son
muy resbaladizos y empinados, lo que dificulta la salida.
• NUNCA INTENTE cruzar áreas inundadas y nunca entre al agua en movimiento.
• Tenga en cuenta que los desechos también pueden estar flotando en aguas inundadas y pueden ser
muy peligrosos.
La escuela es uno de los lugares más seguros para estar durante una emergencia. Si tiene alguna
pregunta o inquietud, por favor llámeme al 818 885-1646. Gracias y que tenga un buen día.