Question

1. Which safety measures should be adopted in case of flood?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Protecting your home

Elevate the furnace, water heater, and electric panel if susceptible to flooding

Install check valves in sewer traps to prevent floodwater from backing up into your home.

Seal walls in basements with waterproofing compounds to avoid seepage.

Keep an adequate supply of food, candles and drinking water in case you are trapped inside your home.

Answer 2

During a flood

Seek higher ground. ...

Be aware of flash flood areas such as canals, streams, drainage channels.

Be ready to evacuate.

If instructed, turn off utilities at main switches and unplug appliances - do not touch electrical equipment if wet.

If you must leave your home, do not walk through moving water.