01/09/2026
When heavy rains cause flooding, keeping your family safe starts at home. Here are 6 simple reminders to help protect your home and loved ones. ๐ ๐ง
๐. ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง ๐๐๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ข๐ง ๐๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ซ ๐๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ฒ
Switch off the main power supply if water starts entering your home. Never touch electrical outlets or appliances while standing in water.
๐. ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ก๐๐ซ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ซ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐
Keep important documents, electronics, appliances, and other valuables away from floodwater by moving them to higher places.
๐. ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฌ๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐จ๐ฐ๐ฌ
Keep Doors and Windows Secure to prevent rainwater and debris from entering your home.
๐. ๐๐๐๐ฉ ๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ง ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ
Remove leaves, dirt, and other debris that may block drainage and cause water to accumulate around your home.
๐. ๐๐ซ๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ง ๐๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ญ
Keep flashlights, batteries, first-aid supplies, drinking water, ready-to-eat food, medicines, and important documents within easy reach.
๐. ๐๐ญ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ฐ๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐ญ๐ก๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ฏ๐ข๐ฌ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฌ
Monitor weather updates and local advisories. If authorities advise evacuation, leave early and proceed to the designated evacuation area.
A little preparation can go a long way. Stay alert, stay prepared, and keep your family safe.