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Flood
Using jerrycans as flotation devices in floods
If water levels are rising very quickly, empty some of your jerrycans and teach your children to use them as flotation devices.
Keeping safe in floods (for children)
Stay away from low lying areas. Take care walking through flood water - you could get injured or drown. Do not drink from, play or swim in water left by floods. Do not play in caves left by floods. Avoid touching electrical wires or plugs that got wet during the floods.
Danger of flooding
At night you may not be able to see areas that have become flooded. Make sure that you and your family know how to reach high ground safely from your shelter/tent.
Why electrical wires are dangerous after floods
Avoid touching electrical wires or plugs that got wet during the floods. They can be very dangerous.
Snake alert after floods
Watch out for snakes after floods, especially around trees and bushes
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