Many of us do not know what to do and how to behave at a flood, and often this ignorance can cost very much. Powerful water flows can not only flood grounds, but also wash out roads, destroy bridges and houses, to claim the lives of animals and people.
Is it better to make secure and learn how to behave at a flood to manage to save the property and life and also to help those who were in trouble.
How to behave at flood threat?
If you live in the area located near large reservoirs, then have to be always on call. Prepare everything that can be useful: lifebuoys, vests, inflatable boats, car tires and even plastic bottles. Also separately put various alarm means (whistles, lamps), ladders, ropes, warm clothes and a stock of food.
In case of a flood it is not necessary to collect all this, wasting precious time.
How to behave during a flood?
- First of all, do not panic.
- Cause rescue services and get as it is possible above. It can be the rooftop, a tree top, top of the hill or mountain.
- Try not to move away from the place where you were overtaken by a flood. It will be easier for rescuers to find you and to help.
- At all do not hide in the closed spaces (rooms, storerooms, etc.) as at their flooding you can not get out.
- Take off from yourself inconvenient and heavy clothes and footwear.
- If there is an opportunity, put on a life jacket, a rubber ring, or hook plastic bottles.
How to behave after a flood?
After water falls down, it is not necessary to relax. Now the main danger is constituted by the torn-off and drooped wires. Having returned to the house, it is necessary to air the room carefully. It is strictly forbidden to use electricity and gas until their serviceability is not checked by the relevant services.