January 27, 2013

Queensland Police shared the following advice this morning:

When you hear a flood warning

  • Listen to local radio for advice and warnings;
  • Plan to move vehicles, outdoor equipment, garbage, chemicals and poisons to higher locations;
  • Plan which indoor items you will raise or empty if water threatens your home (e.g. freezers and refrigerators); and
  • Check your emergency kit and safeguard your pets.

What to do if you need to evacuate

  • Pack warm clothing, essential medications, valuables, personal papers, mobile phone, photos and mementos in waterproof bags to be taken with your emergency kit;
  • Raise furniture, clothing and valuables on to beds, tables and into roof spaces;
  • Empty freezers and refrigerators, leaving doors open;
  • Turn off power, water and gas;
  • Whether you leave or stay, put sandbags in the toilet bowl and over all laundry/bathroom drain holes to prevent sewage back-flow;
  • Lock your home and take recommended evacuation routes for your area.

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