- Look for fire hazards such as flooded electrical circuits.
- Watch for any dangerous animals or insects that may have entered your home with the floodwaters.
- Take pictures of the damage both to the house and its contents for insurance claims.
- Gas and fuel pipes may have been damaged. Use flashlights instead of an open flame to investigate buildings
- Do not touch leads or live electrical equipment in wet areas
- Report broken utility lines to TTEC, TSTT or WASA
- Be careful of hidden objects or broken glass when walking in water. Stairwells and floors may be slippery
- Seek medical assistance at the nearest hospital or health centre
- Do not use food that has come into contact with flood waters
- Boil drinking water before drinking
- Do not go sight-seeing
AFTER THE FLOODS:
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