Evacuation routes and preparedness
Guidance for preparing and evacuating during a flood, following announcements from local civil-defence authorities.
- Follow official flood warnings from government agencies regularly
- Keep important documents, medication, a torch and drinking water ready to grab immediately
- Unplug electrical appliances and move valuables to a high place before leaving
- Use evacuation routes announced by officials; avoid roads with high flood water
- Go to the designated evacuation point or shelter and report to officials on arrival