Flooding is the most frequent natural disaster in the world. Moreover, floods are happening more and more often. It means that in the XXI century, everyone will have to deal with or be affected by flooding in one way or another. That is why flood safety is one of the main things everyone should teach their kids as soon as possible today.

It is also essential to remember that floods are also the most destructive and the deadliest natural disasters in the world. It means that the most straightforward flood safety tips you will explain to your kids today are likely to save their lives in the future.

In this article, we shall talk about preparing your kids for the flood season, explaining to them the dangers and safety rules during a flood, and keeping them safe during the disaster whether you choose to stay in your house or evacuate.

Prepare your kids for flooding.

The most dangerous type of flood and, therefore, the one you should prepare your kids for most are the so-called "flash floods."

Flash floods are so dangerous because they hit very fast and often don`t leave us much time to prepare, install flood barriers and protect ourselves and our families.

There are two types of flash flood warnings to take after so you can prepare adequately and protect your kids:

• Flash flood watch - it means that a flash flood will probably happen in your area, and therefore you need to start preparing for it;
• Flash flood warning - the flash flood is already happening in your area or will start shortly. It means that you already don`t have time for preparation and must take the essential emergency measures.

Here are the flood safety tips for you and your kids that will help you be prepared and most protected in the face of a flash flood:

1 - Build a disaster plan and make sure that your kids understand it. Explain to them where the family is planning to stay during the flood or how to evacuate. Instruct kids to stay close to you and follow your instruction precisely during the flood.

2 - Prepare the emergency kit and make sure that it is accessible for kids and they know where it is located

• first aid kit,
• canned food,
• can opener,
• bottled water,
• battery-operated radio,
• flashlight,
• protective clothing,
• written instructions on how to turn off electricity, gas, and water

Flood safety during a flood

When the disaster strikes, it is essential that every family member is perfectly aware of the evacuation plans and safe locations, keep each other in sight, and don`t try to take any steps without informing the rest of the family about it.

If you have several children, it is better to share responsibilities with your partner and make sure that every kid is being observed all the time. It is also essential to inform neighbors and local emergency services that there are kids in the flooded house so you can receive help faster.

1 - move to higher ground or the top floor of the house;

2 - if you are told to evacuate, do so immediately;

3 - keep kids away from floodwater, don`t let them swim, step into it or play with it;

4 - Be extra cautious at night;

5 - If you are evacuating with a car, don`t drive through flooded areas, especially unknown streets and where you are not sure how deep the water gets. It is best to keep kids at a higher ground and evacuate them with the help of emergency services.

Safety after a flood

It is best to keep kids out of previously-flooded houses until you ensure that it is safe to enter and be in. Every electric switch, open wire, or a NY, another seemingly innocent item in the house, can become deadly dangerous for kids after it is affected by water. 

Another important thing is to make sure the water in the house is safe water supply is not damaged or affected by sewers. Until you get official approval from your local authorities, make sure that your kids only drink and wash their faces and hands with bottled water.

For the very same reason, it is best to get hand sanitizers for your emergency kit and explain to kids that they need to use them after contact with any object that was affected by floodwater in the house.

To avoid most of those dangers, it is best to get flood gates or flood barrier kits for your house. It is very easy to install those devices and protect the home even from flash flooding. 

Do you want to learn more about modern flood control products and solutions to keep your family safe during a flood and after it? Contact Dan Easy today and see how you can quickly turn your house into a safe floodproof construction that will protect your kids from floodwater and the dangers it may bring.

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