Flood Preparedness Guide PDF
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This document provides guidance on preparing for a flood. It details creating disaster plans, assembling emergency kits, and building flood defenses. The text also outlines actions to take before a flood, such as turning off utilities and moving valuables to higher ground.
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**[Always be prepared]:** - Have a disaster plan - decide ₁**where** you will go and what you will do if there is a flood. - Prepare an emergency kit - pack a bag with important items such ₂**as** bottled water, tinned food, a torch, a portable radio and protective clothing (a rain...
**[Always be prepared]:** - Have a disaster plan - decide ₁**where** you will go and what you will do if there is a flood. - Prepare an emergency kit - pack a bag with important items such ₂**as** bottled water, tinned food, a torch, a portable radio and protective clothing (a raincoat, rubber boots and waterproof gloves). - Build flood defences outside ₃**your** home - flood barriers and walls can protect your home from floodwaters. **[Before a flood]:** - Turn ₄**off** the electricity and water supplies. - Move important furniture and items to the top floor of your home. - Use sandbags to prevent water ₅**flood** entering your home. - Arrange for any livestock to be moved to high ground.
