One of the types of natural disasters that cause damage to the population are floods caused by intense melting of snow, ice, as well as rising water levels in a river or lake during snowmelt, heavy rains, congestion, etc.
The main hazards from floods are the destruction of houses and buildings, bridges; erosion of railways and highways; accidents on utility networks, destruction of crops; threat to life and health of the population.
Actions in case of a flood threat:
- listen carefully to information about the emergency situation and instructions on how to proceed transmitted through television and radio broadcasting, do not use your phone unnecessarily so that it is free to communicate with you;
- stay calm, warn the neighbors, provide assistance to the disabled, children and the elderly. Find out from the local executive authorities the place of gathering of residents for evacuation and prepare for it;
- prepare documents, clothes, the most necessary things, a supply of food for several days, medicines. Put everything in a suitcase. Keep your documents in a waterproof bag;
- disconnect all electric current consumers from the mains, turn off the gas;
- move valuables and food to the upper floors or lift to the upper shelves.
If you find yourself in a similar situation, do not lose your composure and remember the phone number of the Rescue Service 112!