Medium riskPrep tier: 72-Hour
Natural Disaster / Floods
Floods, storms, wildfires or earthquakes can force rapid evacuation, cut off roads and contaminate water supplies.
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Critical Rules: What NEVER To Do
- ✗Never walk or drive through flood water — 15 cm can knock you over, 60 cm can float a car.
- ✗Don't return home until officials say it's safe.
- ✗Don't drink tap water until it's declared safe.
- ✗Don't touch electrical equipment while wet.
Emergency Response Timeline
First 6 Hours: Instant Action Plan
- 1Evacuate early if told to — or if water is rising near your home.
- 2Grab-bag, phone, charger, meds, documents in a waterproof bag.
- 3Switch off gas, electricity and water at the mains if safe.
- 4Move to high ground; never walk or drive through flood water.
Required Equipment
Top-priority supplies for this scenario. Tick what you own.