Instructions on how to respond to floods

If you are in an area that is likely to be flooded or flooded, do you know what to do to ensure safety for yourself, your family and your property?

Instructions on how to survive the flood

Watch TV, radio, internet

If you are in an area that is likely to be flooded or flooded, always pay attention to the television, radio or internet to keep up to date with the latest information from the Hydrometeorological Station. Information on affected areas, possible routes, evacuation if necessary and notification of the local Flood Control Committee is very important.

Serious flooding turned your home into a very dangerous water pond.

Prepare evacuation bags

You should prepare essential items in a lightweight bag or backpack such as:

1. Water: Prepare at least 2 liters of water in your body, divide it into small bottles to easily carry them when evacuating.
2. Food : Choose canned food, dry food (remember to use the expiration date when preparing) and open the box.
3. Flashlight and backup battery.
4. First aid kit.
5. Clothes, raincoats, sleeping bags.
6. Other essential items for you such as medicine, supplies for children and the elderly, disabled people in the family (if any).
7. Money: Don't forget to bring cash. Floodwaters can make ATMs inactive or run out of money, banks in heavily flooded areas may not open doors. Always have cash on hand to buy the essentials.
8. Photo ID with photo ID, driver's license.
9. Communication facilities such as telephones, radios .

Illustrate the necessary tool set when evacuating.

Protect your home

1. Turn off water, electricity and gas from all appliances in the house when the water level is reported to spill into the house. Never touch the power source while standing in the water.
2. Disconnect power equipment such as washing machines and dishwashers.
3. Move items of high value , minimize the damage when water spills into the house.

Strict adherence to safety principles

1. Leave your home if your local government requires it. Ignoring these notifications is that you put yourself and your family in a dangerous situation. You can even affect the life of the rescue team when they will have to plan your rescue when the water rises. Remember to bring the emergency kit with you when evacuating.
2. Follow the instructions of the functional person: Do not take shortcuts because they can cause you to fall into areas that are prohibited or dangerous.
3. Never come near flooded areas. Nor should children and older adults get close to floodwaters.
4. Do you know that the 15cm high water level can easily knock down an adult and the water level of only 60cm can wash away a car? So if you walk, floodwaters will sweep you away very easily. If you have to move through the water, use a stick to check the water level before passing.

Do not go to the beach when the storm comes and the water level is rising.(Photo: Facebook Hai Phong)

1. Do not walk on the coast, dykes to protect the sea and river banks when floods occur.
2. Avoid crossing the bridge if the water is rising and flowing fast. Avoid crossing the sewer, they can be very dangerous because the water is very swirling and strong. There have been many cases of depressing the foot in the sewer hole and being very pitifully washed away in Hanoi in 2008.
3. Beware of exhaust pipes on walls or big trees. Windstorms can cause them to break down, causing danger to your life if you are nearby.

Be careful when walking near big trees while heavy rain and high winds.

1. If you are in the car, do not try to drive through floodwaters. Water may be deeper than you think and your car may be stuck or washed away.
2. If you are in a car stuck in the floodwaters, remove the car and save yourself.

Get rid of the car and save yourself if you're stuck in the floodwaters.Your most valuable asset at the moment is your life.