Some simple advice to protect itself and to prepare after inundations :
The first thing to be made, it is to empty basements and rez of roadway. To raise the height on breeze-blocks of all that can be it and notably electrical devices. And in he measure of possible to close cupboards with keys to avoid that objects meet to float on the water.
During an alert, The advice which it is possible to give, it is to avoid going out. Even if they feel knowing the zone well to be crossed, they know no more that there is under our feet. Risk, it is to be taken by current or to drown.
Other reflex to be avoided, "that going to search the children immediately in the school". They are in security in these places of reception. You should not take risks.
In case of evacuation, it is recommended to take one minute to prepare a bag of medicaments, notably in case of chronic illness. It is necessary to get ready a kit of survival.
After inundations :
Drop in the water level does not mean the ends of danger. "It is necessary to pay particularly attention to all electrical devices which could be touched.
Be also wary of risks of pollution. "It is necessary to put in height the domestic products to avoid that they pollute the water. And enquire very quickly to the city council to know if the tap water is always potable. "