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Preparing for floods

When your home or community is threatened by a flood it can be frightening.

People who haven’t experienced it before can underestimate how stressful it can be. Most people are not able to think as clearly as usual when they are under severe stress, and this can affect their decisions and reactions.

This information sheet outlines four steps to help you become psychologically prepared for a flood.

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