What to do in a flood: before, during and after

Sign up for your community's warning system.

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Make a household plan that includes pets, and practise evacuation routes and what to do in a flash flood.

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Learn the flood warning signs and warning systems where you live.

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Ask your municipality how you will be informed and sheltered in an emergency, and how evacuation works in your neighbourhood.

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Evacuate immediately if you are told to. Never drive around barriers.

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Never walk, swim or drive through flood water. Turn around.

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Stay off bridges over fast-moving water.

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Move to higher ground or a higher floor.

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If you are trapped in a building, go to the highest level. Do not climb into a closed attic.

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Ankle-deep floodwater can sweep a person away; knee-deep water can carry off a car.

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Half of flash-flood deaths happen in vehicles: never drive along a road covered by water.

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If your vehicle breaks down in water, leave it at once and get to higher ground.

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Return home only when the authorities say it is safe.

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Do not touch electrical equipment if it is wet or if you are standing in water.

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Do not wade in floodwater: it can be contaminated, hide debris, and power lines can charge it with electricity.

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Use a generator only outdoors and away from windows.

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When checking buildings, wear waterproof shoes and use a battery torch.

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Do not use food that stayed in the house during the flood, canned food included.

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Take photos of the damaged areas for insurance.

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