1. Check the state of the roof, downspouts and drains of the building from time to time.
2. If the water falls heavily and persistently once it rained for a while, consider the risk of a flood.
3. Remove objects that could be taken away by water from outside your house.
4. If the flood gets to affect your house, it is essential to leave basements and ground floors as soon as possible and disconnect the electricity, using lanterns for lighting.
5. If you are in the countryside, stay away from rivers, streams and low slopes or hills areas. Avoiding crossing flooded fords and stand on the most elevated points instead.
6. Stay informed through the radio.
7. If you are traveling, pay attention to possible torrents crossing the roads.
8. Do not use the car when there is danger of flooding.
9. Following Civil Protection indications will help faster performance of rescue tasks when faced with a delicate situation.
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