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Flood: Stay alert!
you
Always be prepared
Have a disaster plan - decide 1)
will go and what you will do if there is a flood.
Prepare an emergency kit - pack a bag with
important items such 2) bottled
water, tinned food, a torch, a portable radio and
protective clothing (a raincoat, rubber boots
and waterproof gloves).
Build flood defences outside 3)
home - flood barriers and walls can protect
your home from floodwaters.
During a floods
Wear protective clothing and get your
emergency kic
• Evacuate the house if necessary and move
6) high ground.
• Listen to the weather forecast using a radio.
There will be frequent flood updates and advice
on 7) to do next.
. Don't walk through moving water. Even shallow
moving water 8)
cause you to fall
and carry you away.
. Avoid already flooded areas,
Don't use cars in flooded areas they can be
swept away by floodwaters. If you are in a car
and encounter a flash flood, get 9) and
move to high ground.
Before a flood:
Turn 4) the electricity and water
supplies
• Move important furniture and items to the top
floor of your home.
Use sandbags to prevent water 5)
entering your home.
Arrange for any livestock to be moved to high
ground
.
After a flood:
Don't return to your home until the authorities
say it is safe 10) , do so.
• Clean all items that got wet in the flood.
Ensure all electrical equipment has dried and an
electrician has checked it 11) using it.
Boil tap water before drinking 12)
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