Share what you know in your family, at school, with friends and colleagues: spreading useful information to reduce risk is a collective responsibility to which we all must contribute.
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\nIf you live, work, or stay in an area at risk.
\r\n\r\nSuppose you are located in a municipality downstream of a large dam, and there is an alert for \"collapse\" or for the activation of spillway operations. In that case, the area may be affected by a flood. In the first case, an IT-alert message will be sent; in the second, you may be warned by acoustic sirens or other warning systems provided by the municipality. In both cases, civil protection authorities may indicate that you should temporarily evacuate your home or give you other information on what to do. In the absence of specific indications, remember:
\nOutdoor, near a watercourse downstream of a large dam
\n▪ Reach the highest nearby area quickly.
▪ Move away from the flooded area: due to the speed at which water flows, even a few inches could make you fall.
▪ Avoid using a car. Even a few inches of water could make you lose control of your vehicle or cause it to shut down: you risk being trapped.
▪ Avoid underpasses, embankments, and bridges: stopping or passing through these places can be dangerous.
▪ Warn people around you of the upcoming danger.
▪ Limit cell phone use: keeping the lines clear makes it easier for rescuers.
▪ Keep informed about the situation and follow instructions given by authorities.
If you are indoor
\n▪ Go upstairs if you are in a basement or on the ground floor. Avoid the elevator: it can be stuck.
▪ Do not enter basements or garages to secure possessions: you are risking your life.
▪ Do not go outside at all to secure your car.
▪ Help older people and people with disabilities who are in the building.
▪ Do not drink water from the tap: it may be contaminated.
▪ Turn off the gas and electrical systems. Do not touch electrical fixtures with wet hands or feet.
Suppose you are located in a municipality downstream of a large dam, and there is an alert for \"collapse\" or for the activation of spillway operations. In that case, the area may be affected by a flood. In the first case, an IT-alert message will be sent; in the second, you may be warned by acoustic sirens or other warning systems provided by the municipality. In both cases, civil protection authorities may indicate that you should temporarily evacuate your home or give you other information on what to do. In the absence of specific indications, remember:
\r\n\r\nOutdoor, near a watercourse downstream of a large dam
\r\n\r\n▪ Reach the highest nearby area quickly.
\r\n▪ Move away from the flooded area: due to the speed at which water flows, even a few inches could make you fall.
\r\n▪ Avoid using a car. Even a few inches of water could make you lose control of your vehicle or cause it to shut down: you risk being trapped.
\r\n▪ Avoid underpasses, embankments, and bridges: stopping or passing through these places can be dangerous.
\r\n▪ Warn people around you of the upcoming danger.
\r\n▪ Limit cell phone use: keeping the lines clear makes it easier for rescuers.
\r\n▪ Keep informed about the situation and follow instructions given by authorities.
If you are indoor
\r\n\r\n▪ Go upstairs if you are in a basement or on the ground floor. Avoid the elevator: it can be stuck.
\r\n▪ Do not enter basements or garages to secure possessions: you are risking your life.
\r\n▪ Do not go outside at all to secure your car.
\r\n▪ Help older people and people with disabilities who are in the building.
\r\n▪ Do not drink water from the tap: it may be contaminated.
\r\n▪ Turn off the gas and electrical systems. Do not touch electrical fixtures with wet hands or feet.