What to do if you live in a flood-prone area
As a country with frequent rainfalls, different parts of Malaysia have experienced flash floods and water overflows that cause various inconveniences or even tragic incidents.
If you are staying in a flood-prone area, here are some necessary precautionary tips for you to ensure your safety and wellbeing during the wet season:
- Prepare waterproof containers for valuables and necessary documents.
- Arrange an alternative accommodation on the higher ground if you are staying at low lying areas.
- Empty the fridge and cupboards, leave the doors slightly open when evacuating.
- Relocate electrical appliances to higher ground.
- Disconnect electrical appliances which cannot be moved.
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- Contact your insurer or insurance provider as soon as possible to report losses due to flood damage.
- Arrange an alternative accommodation and if necessary, begin the process of restoring your home.
- Remove the muds and other debris, check your gas and electricity. Remove any damaged fixtures/fitting and furniture. Never touch a downed electrical wire. Call the power company immediately.
- Practice good personal hygiene and wash your hands often. Wear waterproof boots and gloves to keep the flood water from touching your skin.
- Food safety: Do not take any food that might have been in contact with flood water.
- Water safety: Do not use the tap water directly for drinking, cooking or bathing after the flood. Boil the water and add water purifying tablets.
Source: www.starproperty.my - What to do if you live in a flood-prone area?
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