Tips for Flood Victims

At this time, in all the media we often hear news related to the flood victims. No major international under advice to those experiencing flood conditions .

Advice When Hit by Flooding

1.  Make sure all electrical switches and main switch is turned off to prevent electric shock.   
2. Follow the instructions of the authorities ;
3. Move quickly ( to the point of transfer / other relative's house / height ) as directed by the authorities.
4.  Make sure the house is locked and items stored in the high and safe before doing the transfer.
5. Identify individuals who have special needs such as the chronically ill , disabled , sick , pregnant , and so on to help transfer.
6. Always be alert when driving during monsoon / flood and use safe routes that have been identified. 
7. Do not drive through the water flooding due to fear of heavy vehicles will be washed away by water.
8. If caught in a flood , contact the authorities for help with your position and status reporting.
9. Supervise children and do not let them play in flooded areas or in river / ditch / drain / channel water rapids , and
10. Do not leave home with wade flood waters washed away the water for fear of rain.

 

Advice After the Flood began to recede

•     Wash hands with soap before handling food , preparing food or hold items that have been contaminated by flood waters ;

•     Do not eat food that has been contaminated by flood waters ;

•     Dispose of food left in the container / refrigerator that was contaminated by flood waters or which have been smelling and discolored ;

•     Use clean water to wash food containers , bathing , preparing meals or preparing infant formula ;

•     If bumped raptor / stinging , contact the authorities for assistance ;

•     Make sure all electrical sources and is not exposed to water before turning on the main switch to avoid electric shock ;

•     If the power is not connected , use a flashlight to light source , and

•     If suspect a gas leak , turn off gas, open all windows and doors and out of the house immediately