The word “flood” comes

from Old English and

means “a flowing of water,
1 PREPARE
YOURSELF, YOUR FAMILY
AND YOUR COMMUNITY.

2 LOOK
river, or sea”.

Flood watch - means FOR RAPIDLY RISING

that an overflow of water is WATER AND/OR WATER
TURNING MUDDY.
possible for your area.

Flood warning - means

flooding conditions are
actually occurring in the
3 ACT
GO TO SAFETY IMMEDIATELY
IF YOU HEAR OR SEE SIGNS
OF A FLOOD.
warning area.

Stay away from flood

water, it may contain
dangerous substances.

Do not walk through

moving water. It can
knock you down.

Prepare a kit for your

pet and talk to your
parents on what will
happen to it if you have
to leave home.

Electricity and water do

not mix, stay away from
power lines.

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