Q. Is there anything I can do if floodwaters are about to enter my home?
A. Before water enters your home, turn off your electricity at the fuse or circuit-breaker box by throwing the master switch. If there is no master switch, turn all the breakers OFF or carefully unscrew each fuse. Water on the floor can be hazardous even before it is high enough to reach electrical appliances. Never use an electrical appliance while standing on a wet floor. It can give you a severe, or even fatal shock. If an appliance gets wet, turn off the power supply to it and then disconnect the appliance. It should be inspected before being plugged in again.
