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Flooding and drowning

What you need to know:

• Flooding is the most common natural disaster in Australia.
• Flooding is dangerous because it can increase your risk of drowning
• During a flood, water conditions can change quickly including flash flooding and strong currents
• Water visibility can change and hide hazards like submerged objectives (trees, powerlines) and animals

How to stay safe

• Never drive through flood waters
• Never swim in flooded waters
• Never ride on boogie/surf boards in flood water
• Wherever possible, wear a life jacket when in, on or around flood waters
• If conducting a rescue, avoid entering water yourself
• When swimming in natural waterways after floods be aware that conditions may have changed since you last swam there
• After floods always check the water before entry and enter slowly feet first
• If river level rises go to safety as quickly as possible

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Flooding image or road maker