10 tips for staying safe during a flood

Recent cases of death caused by drowning have become very alarming as communities across several states in Nigeria are currently grappling with the devastating effects of flooding caused by heavy rains.The most important thing during and after a flood is your own safety.Here are ten tips for staying safe during a flood.Do not walk through moving water. As little as 6 inches of moving water can make you fall.Do not swim, or drive through flood waters. Turn Around, Dont Drown!Stay off bridges over fast-moving water. Fast-moving water can wash bridges away without warning.Do not drive into flooded areas. If floodwaters rise around your car, abandon the car and move to higher ground if you can do so safely.Read Also:Missing Adewura Bello found dead in Lagos canalDo not touch electrical equipment if you are wet or standing in water.If your home is flooded, turn off your electricity when you return homeStay away from downed power lines, and report them to the power company.Return home only when authorities indicate it is safe.Stay out of any building if it is surrounded by floodwaters.Clean and disinfect everything that got wet. Mud left from floodwater can contain sewage and chemicals.
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