Flooding

Flooding often occurs following heavy rainfall and can happen very quickly. Floods are most likely to occur during the months of May through September.

1. If floodwaters have already arrived and you are trapped in the building, go to an upper floor or roof.
2. Do not cross flowing streams on foot where the water is above your knees.
3. Do not drive through flooded streets or parking lots (turn around, don't drown).

Gaithersburg

1. Some Gaithersburg buildings are prone to flooding, however, this is not a problem across the entire campus.
2. Notify Gaithersburg Campus Police at x2222 from a campus phone or call 301-975-2222 from a cellular phone. When calling 911 from a cellular or off-site phone inform the 911 dispatcher that the emergency is on the NIST campus.

To sign up for Montgomery County weather alerts, go to:

Montgomery County MD Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security  

Maryland Emergency Management Agency  

Boulder

1. The NIST Boulder Laboratories are above the typical flash flood zone, nonetheless, an outdoor warning siren may sound..
2. If you are trapped on campus, notify Boulder Campus Police at x7777 from a campus phone or call (303-497-7777) from a cellular phone. When calling 911 from a cellular or off-site phone inform the 911 dispatcher that the emergency is on the NIST campus.

To sign up for Boulder County weather alerts, go to:

Colorado Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management

Additional Resources

Ready.gov-Prepare for Floods

FEMA-Be Prepared for a Flood

FEMA-National Flood Insurance Program