BEFORE
• Find out the frequency of occurrence of floods in the
locality.
• Know the flood warning system in your locality.
• If it has been raining hard for several hours, or steadily
raining for several days
• Watch out for rapidly rising water and help prepare the
family for evacuation.
• Switch off the electricity and lock the rooms after all
have gone out.
• Have a handy survival kit.
• Use a radio or portable, battery-powered radio for
updated information.
DURING
• Stay calm and keep updated with the status of the
situation and safely reminders on what to do and
where to go in case of evacuation.
• Do not attempt to cross flowing streams unless
assured that the water is below knee high level.
• Avoid areas prone to flash flooding and be cautious of
water-covered roads, bridges, creeks and stream
banks and recently flooded areas.
AFTER
• Report broken utility lines (electricity, water, gas, etc.)
immediately to appropriate authorities.
• Ensure that electrical appliances are checked by a
competent electrician before switching them on.
• Avoid affected areas.
• Return home only when authorities indicate it is safe to do
so.
• Stay away from any building that is still flooded.
