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Flood
Safety Tips
Floods are relatively common in Nigeria and also destructive as we experienced
in the country in 2012 and 2013. It is pertinent we get informed
with hands on flood safety tips and get prepared
for a flood. knowing
what to do when floods occur can protect your property and reduce the
number of casualties.
Be prepared
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Being prepared for the possibility of a flood is very
important ,especially
those that reside in flood plain area.
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Keep always listen or read about rain and flood
predictions about your area.
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Inform your family of the closest safe areas
that are suitable for
seeking refuge from floods, and they should know several
different routes to access the safe location.
·
Develop modalities with your
family on how to exit the
house in case of a flood and where to go and meet in the event that you become
separated.
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Ensure all valuables are kept
in safe location elsewhere during this season.
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Having some basic essentials on hand like non-perishable food, bottled
water and flashlights with extra batteries is a good idea.
·
Clear all drainage around you.
Transportation
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Study your area by knowing some risk prone
locations like gullies, unsafe electrical installations, ditches etc.
·
During floods will definitely find it difficult in moving
around due to streets and roads that are overflowing with water. If you know
there is a chance of flooding from an oncoming storm, evacuate safe areas to
avoid the effects of the flood.
·
If you must drive in a flooded
area, don't try to drive across flooded road, as the water may be much deeper
than you expect.
·
Don't attempt to cross areas
where water is flowing, as flowing water can cause erosion and landslides and
may carry vehicles or people away with the current. If you are in a vehicle
that becomes stranded in a foot or two of water, leave the vehicle and seek
safe ground.
More tips
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do not drink flood water,
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do not walk or swim through moving flood
water
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During a flood monitor, social media, radio or
TV news coverage of the flood whenever possible to get an idea of the worst
flooded areas and when it might be safe to return home.
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After a flood, do not be in a hurry to move back to your affected
apartment even if flood waters have receded. Call utility workers to check some of
your utilities like electricity etc. to make sure nothing was damaged in the flood. Be wary of downed power
lines and other fallen objects and debris.
·
If your home was affected by the flood, attempt to dry everything out as
quickly as possible and clean things that got wet.
safety consciousness should be your priority . stay safe and the picture below won't be your portion ..
