Meteorologists warn that severe rains will start in September and peak during the October–December season, threatening more than 1.5 million people with potential displacement and flash floods.
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To prepare for the predicted heavy El Niño rains and floods:
1). Unclog gutters, ditches and nearby drainage paths to prevent water from pooling or flooding your compound and neighbourhood
2). Repair leaking roofs and secure loose sheets or structures that high winds and heavy downpours can damage
3). Move important documents, electronics and valuable items to higher shelves or upper floors
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4). Store non-perishable food, clean drinking water and basic medical supplies since movement may become difficult during severe floods
5). Purchase mosquito nets to protect against malaria as standing water serves as a breeding ground for mosquitoes
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6). Keep water purification tablets handy to treat contaminated drinking water
7) Keep track of weather updates and advisories issued by the Kenya Meteorological Department
8). Identify safe evacuation routes and higher ground if you live in a low-lying or flood-prone settlement
9). Move farm animals and mobile assets away from riverbanks and high-risk zones early
10). Move your family to higher ground
11). Avoid walking, driving or swimming through moving floodwaters. #emergency #evacuation #safety #floods #thunderstorms
