Protecting Your Family and Home From a Flood

Before a Flood

• Keep all important documents such as legal papers, birth certificates, marriage licenses, financial papers, and insurance policy information in a safety deposit box or fire- and waterproof box on the upper floor inside the home.
• Have an evacuation plan. Flash flooding can occur quickly. Know where you and your family will go. If you have pets, plan for their evacuation as well.
• Elevate the water heater and electric panel if susceptible to flooding.
• Seal walls in basements with waterproofing compounds to avoid seepage.
• Ensure drainage holes are unblocked and clear of fallen leaves and debris, to prevent clogs.

During a Flood

• If the threat of flood exists, move to higher ground.
• Secure your home. If you have time, bring in outdoor furniture. Move essential items to the upper floor.
• Turn off utilities at the main switches or valves if instructed. Disconnect electrical appliances. Do not touch electrical equipment if you are wet or standing in water.

After a Flood

• Before entering a flooded area or home, ensure electricity to your home is not "live."
• After a storm or flood, hire a licensed electrician to inspect appliances and equipment before powering them back up. 
• Avoid tap water until you learn that your community's water supply is safe to drink.
• Avoid floodwaters as water may be contaminated by oil, gasoline, or raw sewage. Water may also be electrically charged from underground or downed power lines.
• Avoid driving through water on the roads.
• Be aware of areas where floodwaters have receded. Roads may have weakened and could collapse under the weight of a car.
• Be mindful of fallen trees and debris, which can conceal downed power lines or poles. Stay away from downed power lines and report them to SP Group.
  
• Stay out of any building surrounded by floodwaters.
• Use extreme caution when entering buildings. There may be hidden damage, particularly in foundations.
• Clean and disinfect everything that got wet. Mud left from floodwater can contain sewage.

PUB Website

• https://www.pub.gov.sg/drainage/floodmanagement/publicadvisory