Floods are one of the most common disasters in the US. Some floods develop slowly. But flash floods (暴洪) can develop quickly, sometimes in just a few minutes and without any signs of rain.
It carries rocks and can sweep away most things in its path.
1 If a flood is likely in your area, you should: Listen to the radio or watch television for information. If there is any possibility of a flash flood, move at once to higher ground.
2 If you have time to prepare, you should: Make your home safe by bringing in outdoor furniture. Do not touch any electrical equipment if you are wet or standing in water.
3 If you have to leave your home right away, remember these tips:
▪Do not walk through moving water. If you have to walk in water, walk where the water is not moving. Use a stick to check the ground in front of you.
▪ If floodwaters rise around your car, give up the car and move to higher ground if you can do so safely. Otherwise you and the car can be quickly swept away.
A. Do not drive into flooded areas.
B. Do not wait for instructions to move.
C. Turn off all pieces of electrical equipment.
D. 20 cm of moving water can make you fall.
E. Floods can cause death and loss of treasures.
F. Flash floods often have a dangerous wall of water.
G. Mud left from floodwaters can contain chemicals.
