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Guidance

If a building has not been prepared to be defended, it will flood. Once flooded, consider the options of Act and Survive.

Act

Do not walk, swim or drive through flood waters. The walking surface could become uneven or debris could injure you.

Move to higher ground or a higher floor.

Stay where you are if safe to do so.

Survive

Monitor flood conditions.

Avoid eating food exposed to the flood or drinking from the tap, to avoid illness from contaminated water.

Do not use electrical appliances.

As a last resort, locate floating objects to use to keep your head above water