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Safety precautions: 
Make plans for the care of people who are ill or in need of 
help. Organise arrangements for timely “evacuation” to 
relatives or friends outside of the danger zone. 
As landline and mobile telephone networks may fail in 
crisis situations, arrange emergency and danger signals 
with neighbours and the fire brigade.
Inform each member of the family about precautionary 
measures undertaken to counter dangers, correct 
responses and key elements of individual preparedness. 
Discuss the assignment of responsibilities in emergencies 
(operation of mains switch and shut-off valves, 
safeguarding of documents, etc.). 
In case of impending flooding: 
Follow the latest weather reports and flood warnings via 
regional radio stations, teletext and regional television 
stations. Inform other occupants of the house as 
appropriate. 
Check the precautionary measures undertaken and carry 
out any appropriate additional measures. 
Clear out rooms which are at risk. 
Seal up doors, windows, drain openings, etc. which are at 
risk. 
Carry out appropriate safety measures for heating and 
electrical devices in rooms which are at risk or switch 

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such devices off. Condensation water is sufficient to pose 
a risk of electric shock! Take due account of the freezer. 
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Check house drainage systems and flap traps in the 
cellar. 
Remove vehicles from endangered garages or parking 
spaces in good time. 
Notify the fire brigade of any leakages of harmful 
substances. 
Additional note on motor vehicles: 
Do not drive on flooded roads. Water entering into the 
engine compartment may cause serious damage; in 
addition, a catalytic converter operates at around 700°C 
and sudden cooling may cause the ceramic head to 
shatter. 
Never start a vehicle which is up to the oil sump or up to 
its wheels in water. Arrange for it to be towed away and 
checked at a garage.