True: Communities particularly at the risk are those located in low lying areas, near water, or downstream from a dam, To stay safe during a flash flood, go to the highest ground (floor) if possible , If your skin comes in contact with flood water, make sure to wash it with soap and disinfected water because the contents are unknown , Flash floods may occur with little or no warning, It is not safe to walk through floodwater if you can see the ground under it, After flood water recede from a roadway, the road could still be dangerous, After the flash flood, return home only when authorities indicate it is safe, Don’t wait for a flash flood to learn what to do. Know your rflash flood risk and how you should respond, Before (flash) flood know your evacuation routes and learn your community’s warning signals, Discuss the flash flood related information you have gathered with your family (evacuation routes, safety rules and phone numbers), Stay informed about the weather situation by listening to radio, TV or check Internet for the latest update, Keep first aid supplies on hand:medicines, flashlight, documents, food, bottled water and pet items, Never drive through flooded water, Stay away of bridges over fast moving water. Fast-moving water can wash bridges away , When a flash flood warning is issued or the moment you realise that a flash flood is imminent, act quickly to save yourself, If it is advised to evacuate, follow evacuation orders, Flash floods can happen anywhere in the world, 60 cm or 2 feet of fast-moving water can sweep a vehicle away, 15 cm or 6 inches of fast-moving water can knock adult person of the feet, False: Communities particularly at the risk are those located in hilly regions, To stay safe during a flash flood stay where you are, If your skin comes in contact with flood water, you don’t need to wash yourself, Flash floods always occur with a warning, It is safe to walk through floodwater if you can see the ground under it, After flood waters recede from a roadway, the road is safe, After the flash flood, return home immediately, You can wait for a flash flood to happen, to learn what to do, Before flash flood, there is no need to know your evacuation routes, There is no need to discuss with your family about flash flood safety as they already know about them, Stay informed about the weather situation by watching the sky, There is no need to have the first aid supplies on hand because flash flood event may not even happen, If you see others driving through flooded water, you can do it as well, You don’t need to stay off of bridges over fast-moving water , When a flash flood warning is issued or the moment you realise that a flash flood is imminent, wait for a help, If it is advised to evacuate, no need to follow evacuation orders, Flash floods can happen only in certain parts of the world, 60 cm or 2 feet of fast-moving water cannot sweep a vehicle away, 15 cm or 6 inches of fast-moving water cannot knock adult person of the feet,

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