What are safety the precaution to be taken during flooding?

Flood Precautions. In any flooding or potential flooding event, the following actions should be taken: ... During a flood. Seek higher ground. Do not wait for instructions. Be aware of flash flood areas such as canals, streams, drainage channels. Be ready to evacuate. read more

1. Safety tips Before a flood: * Avoid construction of building in flood-prone areas. * Construct barriers with both sides plastering to stop floodwater from entering your house. read more

During a flood. Seek higher ground. Do not wait for instructions. Be aware of flash flood areas such as canals, streams, drainage channels. Be ready to evacuate. If instructed, turn off utilities at main switches and unplug appliances - do not touch electrical equipment if wet. If you must leave your home, do not walk through moving water. read more

If the flood waters reach into the garage or home, or affect any food establishments, food safety can also be an issue. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides excellent guidelines as to what food is safe to keep and what food should be discarded. read more

Floods are among Earth's most common, and most destructive, natural hazards. View Images When the annual monsoon rains come and send the Hooghly River over its banks, rickshas are the best way to get around Kolkata (Calcutta), India. read more