 Surviving
a Flood |
- Being
Prepared for an Emergency - Surviving an Earthquake - Surviving a Flood - Surviving a Storm - Surviving a Volcano - Surviving a Tsunami |
Disastrous floods have struck most parts of New Zealand at some time or other. Floods are the most common cause of a Civil Defence Emergency.
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Before a Flood Strikes: |
DO Assume that you will have to cope
with a flood. Several so-called "100-year" floods can
happen in quick succession.
DO Find out about the worst flood in
your locality and how high it rose. Calculate where such a flood
would reach in your home.
DO Inform yourself about present and
future plans for building flood protection schemes in your
locality.
DO Know how to reach the nearest
high ground.
DO Keep your valuables and some food
and clothing above what you judge to be the high-water mark.
DO Store weedkillers, insecticides
and other chemicals above your estimated high-water mark.
DO Consider building some form of
storage above your ceiling.
DO Keep your insurance up to date.
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When a Flood Threatens: |
DO Listen to your radio for
information. Follow Civil Defence advice and instructions.
DO Disconnect electrical appliances
and move valuables, clothing, food, medicines and chemicals above
the likely reach of floodwater.
DO Take your Getaway Kit with you if
you have to leave your home.
DO Turn electricity and gas off at the
mains.
DO Take your pets with you.
DON'T Go sightseeing through flooded
areas.
DON'T Drink floodwater. It could be
contaminated.