Friendship, explain
to me the steps that
I could do when
Sure friendship, first
flood occur?
step is to ready
In that case move your furniture/
yourself with plans
belongings above ground level, remove
and survival pack you
toxic substances, plug sewer drains, follow
could use in case of
instructions from local government
emergency.
emergency officials. Also do not attempt
to shut down electricity if water is present. How about if flood is
imminent?
Place your important
documents or stuff on areas Okay, I will prepare my During a flood, listen to a radio to find out
that are easy access. Also stuff when I get home What about during a
areas are affected, so you could know where
have a plan for you and your flood?
to go, what to do and when you need to
family to know where are the
leave your home. Always remember to keep
exits and evacuation area.
close with your survival kit.
Next is when flood is
forecast, turn off
basement’s furnaces and
When will I
What else?
gas valves, take
evacuate?
precautions safeguard to
electricity, leakages and
equipment prone to heat,
shut off electricity, have a
flashlight with you and
check for updates using
radio.
Evacuate when you are advised, take your survival kit with you, follow routes
specified by officials, don’t take shortcuts that leads you to danger prone
areas, leave a note informing others where you went if other families are not
around.
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What if entering a
Never cross flooded area if you are on foot, if Okay, noted.
If you are entering a building ensure building?
you are in a car the water may swept you,
its safety by making sure if it is
avoid crossing bridges, and if you are caught
structurally safe, look for buckled
in fast rising waters when in you are in car,
walls and floors, also watch for holes
leave it and save yourself and passengers .
in the floor, broken glass and other
dangerous debris.
If everything is cleared
then you could stay in
the building.
In that case it is safe not to drink water Can we use
After a flood do not return
from faucet because flood water are water from
home until authorities have How about after a flood?
heavily contaminated with pollutants faucet after a
advised to do so, if main
that can cause sickness and infections, flood?
power was turned off do not
have tested it first before using.
re-enter your home until
qualified electrician have
checked it.
I really learned a lot, thank you
Is there still I will do
You are always welcome friendship!
The main electrical panel must be cleaned, when I can return at
home? friendship, awareness is
dried and tested by an electrician if is safe
always a key for our safety.
before using, and then wait for the
authorities permission to reconnect
power to your home.