How to prepare before Flood: First step is to Plan
In india, Heavy monsoons have led to floods across various parts of the nation. Due to floods, normal life has been affected and people are stranded, prompting rescue and relief operations. Floods can happen anytime, so one should be prepared and timely action is significant to protect not only lives but also property.
What you must do before a flood
Always keep a keen watch on the weather forecast and flood advisories issued by Meterological Department and State Disaster Management Authority. You must believe any unverified information which has b
een circulating on social media.
Get ready an Emergency Kit
The National Disaster Management Authority(NMDA) recommends keeping an emergency kit ready with essentials such as
-Drinking Water
-Non Perishable food
-First Aid kit
-Prescription Medicine
-Flashlight and spare batteries
-Fully Charged power bank
-Whistle
-Cash in Small denominations
-Extra clothes and blankets
-Baby, elderly or pet supplier if needed
You must store this emergency, in a place, where one can access easily.
Keep property paper and other important document safe
Place important documents such as property papers, adhaar card, passport, voter id, investment reciepts, insurance papers and bank documents in a waterproof puch or containers. Keep the digital copy stored in cloud. This step would help save you from lot of inconvenience later. As all these document need them some point or other in life.
Charge your Devlces
Power outrages are very common during flood, if the meterological department has advised to stay indoors due to heavy rain or advised there is a possibility of flooding, then keep your mobile fully change and also power banks before rainfall begins and also write in paper, your family members contact numbers, so that in emergency you can contact them, if they are not staying with you.
Know your Evacuation Plan
Identify the nearest relief shelter or safe location on higher ground. Discuss the evacuation routes with family members, so that everyone knows where to go if authorities issue an evacuation order.