Remove possessions to flood-free storage, and if possible, protect electrical appliances etc. All poisons, chemicals etc, should be stored above predicted flood height. You may be isolated in your own home or you may be evacuated some distance away, so be prepared.

Try not to enter floodwater as it may be electrically charged by the broken power lines. Running flood water with shallow depths can also sweep you off your feet. So, avoid entering floodwater. If you have cuts or bruises on your body, keep it as far away from flood water as possible.

A flood/flash flood warning means flooding/flash flooding is already occurring or will occur soon in your area. Move immediately to higher ground or stay on high ground….Most cars can be swept away by less than two feet of moving water.

1. Stay away from floodwaters.
2. Keep children and pets out of the water.

The Great Flood of 1844 is the biggest flood ever recorded on the Missouri River and Upper Mississippi River, in North America, in terms of discharge. The adjusted economic impact was not as great as subsequent floods because of the small population in the region at the time.

A hazard is something that can cause harm, e.g. electricity, chemicals, working up a ladder, noise, a keyboard, a bully at work, stress, etc. For example, working alone away from your office can be a hazard. The risk of personal danger may be high. Electric cabling is a hazard.

Some practical steps you could take include:

1. trying a less risky option.
2. preventing access to the hazards.
3. organising your work to reduce exposure to the hazard.
4. issuing protective equipment.
5. providing welfare facilities such as first-aid and washing facilities.
6. involving and consulting with workers.