Monitor weather forecasts, river levels, and official flood warnings
Know the nearest evacuation routes and safe shelters
Prepare an emergency go-bag with water, food, medicine, flashlight, batteries, phone charger, and important documents
Keep important documents in waterproof bags
Store clean drinking water and ready-to-eat food
Charge phones and power banks before heavy rain
Move valuables, electronics, and furniture to higher places
Clear drains, gutters, and waterways around your home
Secure loose items outside the house
Turn off electricity and gas if flooding becomes severe
Wear waterproof footwear and carry essential medicines
Keep emergency contact numbers saved and written down
Arrange a family meeting point and communication plan
Help children, elderly people, and people with disabilities prepare early
Keep a radio or reliable news source for updates
Evacuate immediately when instructed by authorities
Avoid walking, driving, or riding through floodwater
Prepare for possible landslides in hilly areas
Keep livestock and pets in safe higher ground
Store fuel and supplies in advance if roads may become blocked
Follow local government and disaster agency instructions closely