FLOODS. w#v=onepage&q=Patrick%20Dollard%20Center%20for%20Discovery&f=false’>Patrick Dollard Center for Discovery. RECOMMENDATIONS for community Lic. Claudia Gomez Prieto 2004 consultant in risk management, Mental health, communication, gender, education and development to protect your health and your family meets the indications of health authorities. You shall report on measures to reduce the risks of pollution and other hazards arising from the flood Escuhe the radio to be aware of what is happening. Once authorized the return to housing: inspect the housing and do not inhabit it until you are sure that there is no danger of collapse, electrification, or damage to the Airways again. Do not drink water if it is unsafe water stagnation causes damages to health.

Collaborate with the opening of drain may be a loss of electricity that affects pumping water to homes if there is no power supply, food that has thawed should cook and eat immediately be careful with dangerous animals, because they seek refuge in the dry areas. Bury dead animals and clean the rubble left by the flood. Do not leave children alone. Do not expose them to images of painful, violent or repetitive event avoid crossing rivers or places flooded on foot, in vehicles without the support of specialized personnel or animals. Avoid crossing bridges that may be weakened by the flood. If occurs again when you hear the signal of alarm evacuate quickly. In case of evacuation center your attention on children, disabled, elderly and people most vulnerable meet with members of the family at the site established previously.

If time allows, store only documents and valuables. Listen to the radio to be aware of what is happening. You have ready a small suitcase with clothing, blankets, blankets, medications for common use, flashlight and batteries. Stay with your family in a safe zone for more information contact the nearest health centre store safe water in clean containers with covers. Do not store water in containers of herbicides, pesticides or motor oils increase the safety in your home, by reviewing the conditions of the roof, electrical installations, valves. Make any necessary repairs.