Emergency Flood Action Guide .
In the event of a flood or flood warning, you may have hours or only minutes to react. While your FloodReady Emergency Kit and Family File will prove valuable tools, it is vital you understand the following dos and don'ts.|
Flood ready dos
- Do stay tuned to local media for flood warnings
- Do follow instructions from authorities
- Do check with authorities for safe driving routes
- Do keep children away from flood water
- Do prepare to evacuate if necessary
- Do allow time to assist dependents
Flood ready don'ts
- Don't ignore flood warnings
- Don't drive, boat or walk in flood waters
- Don't play in or near flood waters or drains
- Don't use electrical or gas appliances
- Don't drink flood water or eat contaminated food
- Don't delay or panic
Important numbers to remember are
| Police / Fire / Ambulance |
000 | |
| For Assistance | State Emergency Service | 132 500 |
| For Flood Warnings | Bureau of Meteorology | 1300 659 219 |
