Flood rising water

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

Go high. Avoid floodwater. Do not drive through water. Call 112 if trapped.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT drive into flooded roads — "Turn Around, Don't Drown."

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT walk through moving floodwater above ankle depth.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT touch electrical equipment while standing in water.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT drink floodwater — contamination causes disease.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112. Say: "Trapped by flood at [address]. [X] people on roof/upper floor. Water rising [yes/no]."
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Conserve phone battery — send location pin if possible.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Flood rescue is professional work — wait on high ground for boats or helicopters.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — After flood recedes, structures may be unsafe — wait for inspection.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Move to high ground. Do not walk or drive through moving floodwater. Signal for rescue if trapped.

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

When you are safe, you can read more about this emergency.

This content is in Draft and has not been professionally reviewed. Use alongside calling emergency services.

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