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Flood had caused a lot of damage to properties
including car, house, and other belongings. Daily routine and economy
flow were also affected as schools, businesses and offices need to be
closed. Transportation systems including train and bus stations were
all affected. Flood may happen anytime, anywhere and flood conditions
change rapidly that causes severe flooding to develop in a very short
time.
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The best way to protect yourself is to be prepared
with information and supplies. Follow these tips to minimize potential
loss to your home and ensure your family's safety.
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| Things you can do before a flood |
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Make sure you know the emergency contact
numbers and relief center.
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Store important documents at safe places
such as on a higher position or water proof case where they
won't get damaged when the flood strike.
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Prepare emergency plan and practice flood
evacuation route with your family.
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Have an electrician raise your home electric
components such as switches, sockets, circuit breaker and
other wirings.
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Most importantly, purchase a home
insurance that covers the loss of or damage to your
property and contents from flood. |
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Get a torchlight on hand and tune to the
radio broadcast at all times for the latest news using a
battery operated radio.
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Make sure the electricity current is disconnected
and stay away from electrical wires as electric current passes
easily through water.
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Avoid walking or wading through floodwaters.
There may be fallen life cable or sinking holes.
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Do not drive through a flooded area. Water
can be deeper than it appears and the water level can rise
quickly. A car may be carried away by flood water. If you
encounter a flood road, turn to another way.
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Follow advice or orders from the local
authorities or police and evacuate immediately if you have
been told to do so.
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If water start to rise in your house before
you evacuate, move to a higher level such as the second floor
and if necessary to the roof.
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If your property is damaged, contact your
insurance company or agent to file a claim An adjuster from
the insurance company will be assigned to assist you and
examine your losses. Stay at places where you can be contacted.
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Floodwaters may carry sewage, chemical
waste and other substances which may be unsafe. Wash your
hands with soap and disinfected water to prevent spread of
disease.
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Be alert and inspect foundations for cracks
or check for structural damage before entering your house
as there is a chance of the building collapsing.
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Do not use matches, lighters or other
open flames when entering your house as there may be gas
trapped inside. Use a torchlight instead.
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Even when the flood water levels appear
to have subsided, keep the electricity power off and get
an electrician to inspect your electricity system to ensure
safety.
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Throw away all food that has come in contact
with the floodwaters.
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Make sure the water you drink is safe
and not contaminated. If yes, purchase bottled water would
be the best choice.
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If your house is damaged and need to be
rebuilt, use flood-resistant materials to protect your house
from future flood damage.
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