
How to stay safe from water floods
- Know Your Flood Risk: Understand if your area is prone to flooding.
- Emergency Kit Ready: Prepare a go-bag with essentials (water, food, first aid, radio).
- Family Plan: Establish communication methods and an evacuation route.
- Elevate Valuables: Move important documents and possessions to higher floors.
- Turn Off Utilities: If advised, shut off electricity, gas, and water at the main.
- Evacuate Early: Leave immediately if an evacuation order is issued.
- Avoid Floodwaters: Do not walk, swim, or drive through floodwater; it can be deep and carry debris.
- Stay Informed: Monitor local news and weather for flood warnings.
- Higher Ground: Seek higher ground if you can't evacuate.
- Return Safely: Only re-enter your home after authorities declare it safe.
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