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Plan for flooding

You know an exit route and when to leave.

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Done when

You know an exit route and when to leave.

You know an exit route and when to leave.

Who this is for

Households at risk; follow authority instructions during an event.

Why this matters

You can plan to leave before routes become blocked.

How to do it

Guidance compiled from the references below; follow the applicability notes for this item.

  1. Ask local authorities about evacuation routes and safer higher locations.
  2. Agree transport and departure triggers based on official advice before water surrounds you.
  3. Record a backup route and avoid walking or driving through floodwater.

Evidence and references

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    Flood safety(Opens in a new tab)American Red Crossเตรียมออกก่อนน้ำมาและตามคำสั่งท้องถิ่น หลีกเลี่ยงน้ำท่วม อ่านประกอบการเรียบเรียง / Accessed: 2026-10-05

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