Flood prep

●Moderate

⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

Know high ground. Move valuables up. Go-bag ready. Switch off power if water enters. Never enter flood water.

Step 1: Know your area flood history and nearest high ground or shelter
Step 2: Raise important items above expected flood level — upper shelves or roof
Step 3: Pack go-bag with documents, medicines, and torch before warnings
Step 4: Turn off electricity at main switch if water enters home
Step 5: Never walk or drive through flood water — even shallow water is dangerous

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT drive through flooded roads — water hides washed-out pavement and current.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT let children play in flood water — sewage, snakes, and live wires present.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 or state disaster helpline for rescue — give landmark and number of people trapped.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NDRF handles flood rescue — stay on high ground and signal clearly.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Anyone swept by current or unconscious in water needs immediate rescue and medical care.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Flood water contact with cuts needs tetanus and infection check at clinic.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Evacuate early when authorities warn. Do not attempt rescue in deep or fast water.

This helper does not contact emergency services. You must call yourself.

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