 Friday, April 4, 2025
Stay safe during floods: Essential tips
to protect yourself and loved ones
 The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting major flooding through the weekend. The NWS predicts heavy rainfall totals ranging from 6 to 10 inches across Southern Indiana and the northwestern portion of central Kentucky, which includes the Louisville Metro area.
Flash flooding can cause rivers and streams to rise swiftly, pushing water onto roadways. Six inches of moving water can knock an adult off their feet and cause vehicles to lose control and stall, and as little as 12 inches of moving floodwater can be enough to carry a vehicle away.
Here are some tips to stay safe and avoid flood dangers:
- Turn around, don’t drown! – Driving through flooded roadways can be deadly. Turn around if you come across a flooded path.
- Make a family emergency communication plan that includes pets.
- Assemble an emergency kit for home, work and the car.
- Stay informed: Tune in to local officials by radio, TV or social media.
- Sign up to receive emergency notifications via “LENSAlert.” It’s as simple as texting “LENSAlert” to 67283.
- Evacuate when advised by authorities or if you are in a flood-prone area. Get to higher ground.
- Check on your neighbors to make sure they’re OK.
- After a flood, avoid walking in floodwaters, disaster areas and heed road closure and cautionary signs. Stay away from electrical utility equipment and wait for the “all clear” before returning to a location impacted by flooding.
For additional tips, check out the Multilingual Digital Library available on Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness' Emergency Public Health Preparedness webpage. Topics include:
- Guide to alerts and warnings
- Emergency supply checklist
- Prepare your pets
- Safeguarding critical documents
For more flood safety tips, visit Ready.gov and Weather.gov.
LMPHW employees recognized for planting 'seeds
of change' at Kentucky public health conference
 LMPHW award winners, from left, Angela Graham, Executive Administrator, Research and Academic Partnerships, Cillian Browne representing the Quick Response Team, Community Health Supervisor, Dr. Danielle King, KPHA president, and Dr. Haritha Pallam, Epidemiologist.
The 77th annual Kentucky Health Department Association (KPHA) Conference was held March 26 – 28 at the Marriott Louisville East. The theme of this year’s event was Seeds of Change: Cultivating Health & Happiness in Our Communities. Several awards were presented at the conference. According to KPHA, the “awards are a testament to exceptional achievements in public health across the Commonwealth.” LMPHW, and the following team members, brought back four of those awards.
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Angela Graham – Vivian A. Lasley-Bibbs Changemaker Award.
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Dr. Haritha Pallam – KPHA Outstanding Epidemiologist of the Year Award
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LMPHW’s Quick Response Team – KPHA Group Award
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Venetia Aranha – KPHA Student Epidemiology Methods Award (pictured right)
“I want to extend a heartfelt congratulations to our outstanding team members who have been recognized for their unwavering commitment to excellence and their dedication to improving health outcomes,” said Connie Mendel, Director, and Chief Health Strategist. “I also want to take this time to acknowledge each and every employee at LMPHW for their hard work, dedication and commitment.”
“These awards are well deserved. Our public health workers are often working behind the scenes, but their work doesn’t go unnoticed,” said Dr. Inder Singal, executive director of LMPHW. “They are planting seeds of change, that with care and collaboration, will blossom into innovations that will help create a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential.”
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Symposium will highlight Black men's mental health
 The Black Men’s Mental Health Symposium will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Roots 101 African American Museum, 124 N 1st St. This year’s theme is “Breaking Generational Curses for Improved Mental Health.”
The symposium will cover key topics such as adverse childhood experiences, depression, mental illness, trauma, the effects of violence and wellness. The event's featured speakers include:
Free food and T-shirts will be available.
The event is free, but registration is required. To register, you can scan the QR code or call 502-313-4700. You can also email ricky.owens@louisvilleky.gov.
We look forward to working with you
 Public health professionals come from diverse backgrounds and possess a variety of skills, all united in the mission to safeguard the community's health. We invite you to be part of our team!
Explore our Metro job opportunities webpage for more information on careers in public health, or simply scan the QR code.
For further inquiries, please reach out via email at LMPHWCareers@louisvilleky.gov.
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