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How to deal with extreme weather

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How to save yourself when the flood breaks out?

In a short period of time, the continuous rainstorm in an area will cause the river to rise violently, overflow dams, flood farmland and villages, and destroy roads, bridges and houses. This is a flood disaster. How should we save ourselves when the flood comes?

Under the threat of flood, if there is enough time, it should be transferred to hillside, highland and other places in an organized way according to the predetermined route; In the case of being caught off guard and surrounded by floods, we should use boats, rafts, door panels, wooden beds, etc. Let the water transfer as much as possible.

2. When the flood comes too fast to move, you should immediately climb the roof, tall buildings, big trees and high walls, take temporary shelter and wait for rescue. Don't swim alone.

In the mountainous area, if it rains continuously, it is easy to have flash floods. In this case, we should pay attention to avoid crossing the river and being washed away by mountain torrents, and also pay attention to preventing landslides, rolling stones and mudslides.

4. It is found that the high-voltage tower is toppled, and the wires are drooping or broken; Stay away from danger, don't touch or get close to it to prevent electric shock.

5. After the flood, you should take medicine to prevent epidemic, do a good job in health and epidemic prevention, and avoid infectious diseases.

How to protect yourself in lightning weather?

How can we avoid or reduce lightning casualties and protect people's lives? According to experts, lightning strikes cause casualties, mainly in the wild, near buildings and indoors. So, how to prevent lightning damage?

1, near buildings and indoors, the following four points should be noted:

First of all, you can't stay on the roof.

Second, we should pay attention to closing the doors and windows. For buildings with reinforced concrete frame structure, closing doors and windows can prevent the invasion of side lightning and ball lightning.

Three, should not be close to the building exposed metal objects, such as water pipes, heating pipes, gas pipes, etc., should be far away from the special lightning rod downlead.

Fourth, electrical equipment without lightning protection facilities should not be used.

2. How do people protect their safety outside the building in thunderstorm weather?

First, it is not advisable to enter low-rise buildings such as shacks and sentry boxes.

Second, it is not advisable to hide under a big tree.

Third, it is not advisable to hit metal objects such as umbrellas in the wild.

Fourth, it is not suitable for working on the water surface or at the junction of land and water.

Fifth, it is not advisable to drive a motorcycle or ride a bike quickly.

Sixth, outdoor ball games are not suitable.