Safety Tips For You This Raining Season

The raining season is here again with its blessing and challenges. During the raining season, there is usually sufficient supply of water for those who do not have access to regular water supply and the temperature is

cool. However, the raining season also comes with the challenge of flooding within residential areas and farmlands and the damage can be huge. While enjoying the season, these safety tips should guide you through the season.

1. Driving under the rain: if you must drive under the rain, ensure you drive on the route you are familiar with. Driving on familiar routes will help you to maneuver your way in cases where the road is flooded.

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 Ensure that your wipers are working and your head lights are switched on for better visibility. Keep your speed very minimal because the roads are slippery during the rain. If you are not familiar with a certain route and must drive on that route, watch how other cars are driving through such routes or wait for the rain to stop especially when those ahead of you are experiencing difficulties in passing through.

2. Walking under the rain: if you must walk in the rain watch for the following:

*fallen electricity poles, dangling electricity wires and electricity wires lying on the road. Any of these can cause electrocution during raining season. As much as possible avoid walking under electric poles, trees or any other objects above your head. Sometimes the winds during the rain can cause these objects to fall.

If you wear a rain boot, ensure that your trousers are tucked inside the booth or you can roll up your trousers to kneel length during the rain.

* Keep the Kids at home when it rains but if they must go out, ensure they are properly dressed for the weather. Children below 6 years should not be allowed to walk by themselves. An adult can hold their hands or better still carry them.

*Avoid muddy and swampy areas: Muddy and swampy areas are very dangerous during the raining season and should be avoided. The rain permeates the top soil of such areas easily and makes it easy to slip or sink in such a dangerous area.

* Ensure you have an anti-surge protection for your electrical appliances. During the rains, thunder storms are frequent and can cause electrical surges which damage electrical appliances or even cause a fire. An anti-surge protector is a must have for every home. Also get a fire-extinguisher for your house in case of an emergency fire outbreak.

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