To ensure the safety of family members, especially young children, it is necessary to know the knowledge when facing storms and floods.
Do not go out during floods
Children are curious and floods are an opportunity for them to want to go out and explore. However, parents should teach their children that when faced with a flood situation, they should never go out, especially alone without an adult.
Flooded areas often contain many dangers and can be harmful to yourself such as: sharp objects, garbage and even toxic chemicals.
Flooded roads can also hide holes, drains, or other obstacles that are not visible to anyone. This can make it easy for children to slip or fall or be swept away by rushing water.
Parents should always remind children that flood water is not only a source of dirty water but also contains many unpredictable risks if they go out alone.
Do not touch electrical equipment
One of the most dangerous things during storms and floods is electricity. Parents should teach their children to never touch electrical equipment when their hands or bodies are wet.
The risk of electric shock from downed power lines or electrical equipment coming into contact with water is a major danger to anyone.
In the event of deep water in your home, quickly move children to a safe place and away from electrical equipment. This is especially important if the water begins to rise near electrical outlets, appliances or power lines.
Find safe shelter during heavy rain
Parents should also remind young children to stay indoors or quickly find safe shelter when it rains heavily.
Going out in stormy weather not only increases your risk of being caught in falling trees, strong winds or being swept away by floodwaters.
Additionally, traveling in extreme weather conditions can present dangerous situations that children cannot handle on their own. Teach children to stay indoors and wait for adults or authorities to come to their aid instead of going out on their own.
Do not use contaminated water sources.
Flooding can affect clean water sources, and there is a high risk of contamination. Flood water often contains bacteria, waste, and toxic chemicals.
Parents should note that young children should not drink or use contaminated water sources. This is unsafe for users as it can cause dangerous diseases such as diarrhea, skin infections, and other gastrointestinal diseases.
Remind children never to use rainwater or other water sources without adult guidance to ensure their own health.
