Sending Support to All Flood Victims

Sending support to all flood victims

May everyone stay safe and overcome this crisis quickly

Flood prevention and emergency response procedures involve several important steps and precautions:

Preparation Before Flooding Occurs

1. Monitor news and situation updates: Stay informed about news and disaster warnings from relevant agencies such as the Thai Meteorological Department, Department of Water Resources, and National Disaster Warning Center
2. Prepare equipment: Gather essential items such as clean drinking water, dry food, medications, mobile phones, cooking equipment, and lighting devices
3. Prepare sandbags: If you live in a high-risk area, prepare sandbags to block water entry points into your home
4. Study emergency plans: Learn about your area's emergency plans to be prepared and know evacuation routes
5. Record emergency contact information: Save emergency phone numbers of local agencies and other assistance channels

Emergency phone numbers for flood situations in Thailand include several numbers:\

• Flood Victim Assistance Operations Center - Call 1111 press 5
• Safety Center, Department of Rural Roads - Call 1146
• National Disaster Warning Center (ICT) - Call 192
• Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation - Call 1784
• Thai Meteorological Department - Call 1182
• Highway Police, Department of Highways - Call 1193
• National Institute for Emergency Medicine - Call 1669
• Royal Irrigation Department - Call 1460
• Marine Department - Call 1199

What to Do When Flooding Occurs

1. Leave high-risk areas: If you're in a flooded area, exit your vehicle immediately and move to higher ground
2. Turn off electrical appliances and gas: Switch off electrical appliances, gas stoves, and flip circuit breakers to prevent leaks
3. Move belongings to upper floors or higher ground: Relocate important items to upper floors or elevated areas above flood level
4. Stay away from electrical outlets and appliances: Do not walk around the house for inspection. If necessary, walk carefully and avoid electrical outlets or appliances
5. Evacuate patients, elderly, and children: Move patients, elderly people, and children to safe areas
6. Monitor news and information: Stay updated on news and watch for natural abnormalities such as heavy rainfall, changes in water levels and river color
7. Check for damage: Inspect house damage and salvage belongings by opening doors and windows to ventilate moisture and dust

Precautions

1. Avoid playing in water or staying near floodwaters:
   Refrain from playing in water or staying near floodwaters to prevent flood-related risks.

2. Do not drive through floodwaters:
   Never drive through floodwaters and exit your vehicle immediately if you're in a flooded area.

3. Teach children self-protection:
   Teach children to protect themselves, such as not touching electrical outlets or using electrical appliances.

Being prepared and following these guidelines will help keep you and your family safe during flood events.