4] sa_ses_flood_brochure.English

sa_ses_flood_brochure.pdf

Prepare for a flood:

Ask your local council if your area floods.

Know where to go for safety and safe routes to get there.

Check your insurance policy is current and covers you for flood

Keep a list of emergency contact numbers in or near your phone.

Put together an emergency kit including a battery-powered radio,

torch and spare batteries.

Talk to your family and make an emergency plan, visit ses.sa.gov.au

for further information.

If a Flood Emergency/Warning is issued:

Activate your emergency plan.

Locate your emergency kit.

Check on your neighbours.

Block toilets and drains with sandbags to prevent sewage backflow.

Put electrical and valuable items onto benches and tables.

Secure objects that may float and cause damage.

Make sure your mobile phone is fully charged.

Check local and social media for information, updates and advice.

During a flood.

Never drive, ride or walk through floodwater.

Check local and social media for information, updates and advice.

Keep in contact with your neighbours.

Be ready to evacuate if advised by emergency services.

Act early as roads may be closed or obstructed by flooding or obstacles.

Follow the advice of emergency services.

Returning after a flood.

Flood Warning Levels.

Advice Watch & Act Emergency Warning.

Make sure the electricity and gas is turned off before going inside.

Use a torch to inspect buildings.

Check your home and property for damage.

Don’t use gas or electricity until they have been checked for safety.

Drink only bottled or boiled water until the normal water supply has been

declared safe by health authorities.

Do not allow children to play in or near floodwaters.

Never drive, ride or walk through floodwater

For information on developing an emergency plan visit ses.sa.gov.au