Flash flood escape

Step by Step

1. 1
   **Signs:** upstream 6h+ heavy rain · river turns muddy & rises fast · water sound changes from clear to muffled · rolling stones · debris in water
2. 2
   **Evacuate immediately on signs** · no hesitation · leave gear
3. 3
   **Run to HIGH ground** · perpendicular to river · don't run along it
4. 4
   Don't cross streams or bridges · knee-deep water is already lethal
5. 5
   Kids + elderly + gear · **PEOPLE FIRST · leave things**
6. 6
   Once high · call 999 with location
7. 7
   Wait for water to recede · don't return early (2nd wave possible)
8. 8
   **Remember:** flash flood rises 3m in 6 seconds · no time to debate