Floods and Tidal Surges 5 Steps to Protect Your Community

In times of floods and tidal surges, everyone's safety matters. This includes our elderly, children, persons with disabilities, and even the migrant workers in our community. Providing the right information at the right time to migrant workers is crucial for their safety and preparedness during these events.

Here are five steps to protect yourself and your community from floods:

1. Know your risks - Understand the flood prone areas of your island and learn the weather patterns that lead to floods

2. Plan your Escape - Identify evacuation routes to higher ground and establish an emergency plan for the elderly, children and PWDs in your family.

3. Stay informed - Monitor local weather conditions and follow the alerts from Maldives Meteorological Services and your island council

4. Protect your Valuables - If you live in a flood prone area, important documents and valuables should be elevated.

5. Build with resilience in mind - Consider flood safety during construction and elevate electrical systems to prevent damage

Let's remember: a resilient community protects everyone. Being prepared isn’t just about individual actions; it’s about looking out for each other, especially those who may need extra support during emergencies.