What are the safety tips to keep in mind when faced with a flood situation?
We spoke to NW 405 municipality on tips to save you and your loved ones’ lives during an emergency situation.
What should you do during floods?
•Call the disaster management centre
•Listen to the radio/television for updated emergency information
•Be alert to signs of flooding, and be ready for evacuation if living in a flood-prone area
•Keep eyes on streams to check water levels
•Alert your neighbours, particularly the elderly, female, disabled, child-headed households
How do I safeguard myself and my
family?
family?
•Never play around high water, storm drains, ditches, ravines or culverts.
•Assume that flood water contains sewage
•If you are in a vehicle and become surrounded by water, if you can get out safely, do so immediately and move to higher ground
•Stay away from stream banks and recently flooded areas
•If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and take another road
How do I prevent or alleviate flooding impact?
•Abide by legislation and municipal bylaws
•Be aware of where to build your house or dwelling – avoid river beds and floodplains
•Do not litter to block the drainage system
•Preserve forestry
For all emergencies please call the disaster management centre on 018 293 1111 / 1122 (24hrs)
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