What to do if caught in flood.

Seek necessary medical care at the nearest hospitalElderly people and people with disabilities may require
or clinic.additional assistance. Peoplewho care for them or
Contaminated flood waters lead to a greater possibilitywho have large families may need additional
of infection. Severe injuries will require medicalassistance in emergency situations.
attention. Continue to listen to a weather radio uk floodAvoid disaster flood areas.
news or local radio or television stations to get floodsYour presence might hamper rescue and other
information uk and return home only when authoritiesemergency operations, and put you at further risk from
indicate it is safe to do so.the residual effects of floods, such as contaminated
Help a neighbor who may require specialwaters, crumbled roads, landslides, mudflows, and
assistance--infants, elderly people, and people withother hazards.
disabilities.