When the rainy and storm season comes, there will be heavy rains, flooded roads with many potential dangers such as deep flooding, strong currents, culverts and manholes being obscured, fallen trees, fallen power lines or the risk of electrical leakage.
Parents need to pay attention to teaching young children when having to move on the street how to recognize dangers and know how to handle situations to ensure their own safety.
Identifying "traps" underwater
When it rains heavily and the road is flooded, parents should teach children to be careful, they may encounter manholes, manholes, potholes, subsided roads or sidewalk edges. Teach children a principle: Don't know what's underneath - don't step down; Don't go into whirlpools, strong currents or areas that have been warned of danger. If you can't determine the depth and condition of the road surface, turn back or find another route.
Don't try to get through deep flooded roads
The mentality "it's only a short distance left" will be very dangerous for anyone, not young children. Therefore, when encountering deep flooded spots or fast-flowing water, teach children to know how to stop is also a survival skill. Don't try to drive a motorbike, bicycle or wade through just because you want to get home quickly.
You should find a high, safe location; or return to another route, waiting for adult support. An appointment may be late, a class may be late, but safety does not have the opportunity to do it again.
Stay away from electricity, large trees and objects at risk of falling
Heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms can break branches, knock down billboards and cause short circuits. Children need to be aware of staying away from power poles, substations, electrical cabinets and especially electric wires falling onto the road or into the water. Absolutely do not touch electric wires or find ways to move obstacles yourself.
When there are strong thunderstorms, you should also not shelter under large trees, billboards or buildings with signs of uncertainty.
Know how to stop and call for help
If they are trapped by flooding, children should find a safe place and then contact family, teachers, functional forces or ask nearby adults for support. It is important that children understand that putting self-reliance first and finding a safe shelter until heavy rain and strong winds stop completely.
Prepare before going out
When forecasting heavy rain, parents should teach children to prepare raincoats, good-grip shoes; phones need to be fully charged... When moving in heavy rain, do not wear headphones, do not use phones while walking. Eyes must observe the road surface, water flow and surrounding warnings.
And perhaps the most important thing parents need to teach their children is: If you are not sure, don't go through. If you don't know how deep the water is, don't step down. If the water flows strongly, immediately turn back. When in danger, remember to find a safe place and ask for support from everyone around you.
