TULSA, Okla — 2 News Oklahoma is closely monitoring storms in Oklahoma.
Severe flooding from storms has led to several deaths across the state in just the past few weeks.
Last week, 2 News Oklahoma closely covered the deaths of a Broken Arrow mother and daughter who drowned after they got swept up in a current while trying to drive across a flooded bridge.
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'A true servant' | BA mom, daughter laid to rest after SUV swept by floodwaters
Over the weekend of April 26-27, floodwaters surged in Lawton and one man died in floodwaters after his truck got stuck.
Emergency crews also rescued people from their homes after the floods posed a safety threat.
Tina Alley said she and her family now have to start from scratch, “We lost everything, I think we've got some clothes that we can salvage. As far as anything that we're going to be able to use for a home, we lost everything."
In Moore, Oklahoma, three people were swept away in their car. A mother and her 12-year-old son died.
The other person in the vehicle survived but is in critical condition.
The Oklahoma Water Resources Board posted things to do on Facebook to stay safe during storm season and flash floods:
- Don’t drive through flood waters. As little as six inches of flooding can cause you to lose control of your vehicle.
- Avoid bridges over fast-moving water. Fast-moving water can wash bridges without warning.
- Stay in your car if it gets swept away. Get on the roof if water is rising inside the car.
- Stay safe at home. Evacuate when local officials tell you to do so.
- Water safety: flood water may be contaminated. Do not drink flood water or use it for normal household activities. Listen for advisories to boil water. When in doubt, throw it out.
- Keep warm as temperatures fall. Stay indoors, when possible, to avoid exposure to cold and damp conditions.
- Call your insurance agent. Contacting your insurance agent or carrier can help jumpstart your recovery, including the claims process.
- The most important piece of advice is, Turn Around, Don’t Drown.
The organization also posted about filing a flood insurance claim if needed:
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