BEFORE: Know your evacuation routes, Know your flash flood risk and how you should respond, Learn your community’ warning signals, Keep first aid supplies on hand, Discuss the information you have gathered with your family and friends, Stay informed about the latest weather information, DURING: If flash flood warning is issued or if you realise that flash flood is happening, act quickly!, Never drive through flooded waters, If the vehicle stalls, leave it and seek higher ground, Avoid already flooded and highly velocity flow areas, Stay away of bridges over fast-moving water, If it is advised to evacuate, follow the evacuation orders, Many flash floods occur at night. Be ready to take a quick action, If trapped in a building, go to the highest level, Continue to monitor media for any warning update, AFTER: Wait until authorities have declared that is safe to come back, When returning to a flood-affected area, remember that animals may be trapped , If necessary, seek medical care at the nearest hospital , If your home is flooded, wear rubber boots and gloves, Treat every electrical item with the greatest respect, If water supply system has been flooded, you must assume it is contaminated, If you suspect damage to water, gas, electric or sewer lines, contact authorities, Wash surfaces that have been inundated with flood waters, If necessary, biol drinking water before using it, Photograph flood damage for insurance purposes,

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