Merge pull request #456 from cityofaustin/455-safety

Issue 455: update FloodSafetyPage
opensavannah · Feb 4, 2019 · ac86be0 · ac86be0
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diff --git a/src/components/Shared/FloodSafetyPage.js b/src/components/Shared/FloodSafetyPage.js
@@ -7,19 +7,20 @@ export default function FloodSafetyPage() {
     <ContentPage>
       <h1>Flood Safety</h1>
       <p>
-        Austin lies in the heart of Flash Flood Alley, and it is critical that
-        you be alert to the dangers of flooding both in your home and on the
-        road. Visit <a href="http://atxfloodsafety.com">atxfloodsafety.com</a> to learn more.
+        Flash floods can get really dangerous, really fast. Following the tips below could save your life.
+        To learn more about how to stay safe, visit <a href="http://atxfloodsafety.com">atxfloodsafety.com</a>.
       </p>
 
-      <h2>Save yourself!</h2>
+      <h2>Avoid dangerous situations</h2>
 
       <p>
-        Rushing water has tremendous power. Taking the following steps during a
-        storm can help you stay safe:
+        It’s easy to underestimate how dangerous conditions can get and how quickly they can get that way.
+        To stay safe, take these steps:
       </p>
 
       <ul>
+        <li>Avoid driving.</li>
+
         <li>Be alert to your surroundings.</li>
 
         <li>Monitor local media.</li>
@@ -40,20 +41,20 @@ export default function FloodSafetyPage() {
       <h2>If you must drive...</h2>
 
       <p>
-        About 75% of flood-related deaths in Texas occur in vehicles. At night,
-        during heavy storms, it may be difficult to see that a road is flooded.
-        Survivors have told us that they did not even see water on the road
-        until their vehicle stalled in it.
+        About 75% of flood-related deaths in Texas occur in vehicles. Especially at night,
+        heavy rain can make it difficult to see that a road is flooded.
+        All flooded roads will not be barricaded. Survivors have told us that they did not
+        even see water on the road until their vehicle had stalled.
+
       </p>
 
       <p>
-        Realizing that not all flooded roads will be barricaded, take the
-        following precautions:
+        If you cannot avoid being on the roads when there is a risk of flash flooding:
       </p>
 
       <ul>
         <li>
-          Check <a href="http://www.atxfloods.com/">ATXfloods.com</a> for known, flooded roads.
+          Check <a href="http://www.atxfloods.com/">atxfloods.com</a> for known, flooded roads.
         </li>
 
         <li>Avoid low water crossings.</li>
@@ -67,9 +68,6 @@ export default function FloodSafetyPage() {
         </li>
       </ul>
 
-      <p>
-        There’s more information on our <a href="http://www.austintexas.gov/content/1653/FAQ/2766"> Frequently Asked Questions</a> page.
-      </p>
     </ContentPage>
   );
 }