If a flood happens where you live, you need to be prepared. Here’s how to do it.

◆Make an emergency kit (应急包). Keep it in an easy-to-reach place. It should include things such as water, canned food, a flashing and first-aid kit.

◆ Prepare waterproof clothing and a life vest (救生衣).

◆ Put your valuables (贵重物品) in waterproof bags.

Follow these tips to stay away from danger during a flood.

◆ Be careful of flood warnings (预警).

◆ Go to higher ground and stay there.

◆ Do not try to walk or drive through flooded areas, as they can be deeper than you realize.

◆ Leave your car. It won’t help you if it gets stuck in the water.

The past years have shown we need to prepare for the worst earthquakes. So an earthquake emergency kit (急救包) should be something we need to have. 【小题1】 Well, that may not be a problem because you can buy your own one online.

According to experts, around 275 earthquakes are felt every day around the world. 【小题2】 There is a 30% higher chance that you will survive (幸存) an earthquake if you have the kit.

Some people think they can go to a shelter after an earthquake. 【小题3】 There may be too many people in the shelter. You may not find food or water, either.   

【小题4】 But whether you are near the fault line (断层线) or far from it, owning one for your household is still a must. Studies show that some states that are near the fault line have earthquake magnitudes (震级) of above 4.5. 【小题5】

So if you don’t have an earthquake emergency kit at home, make one yourself or buy one online.

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Do you know what to do if the fire alarm goes off in the middle of the night?   

First, crawl to your bedroom door. Crawling is safer, since smoke rises.

Feel the door with the back of your hand. If it feels cold, open the door. Look around. Find the closest door to outside, and crawl outside. Go to the meeting place your family picked, and wait for them to meet you.

What happens if the door feels hot?   

Do not open the door! Crawl to get a blanket, then crawl to your bedroom window. Open the window and let most of the blanket hang outside. Close the window to hold the blanket in place. Firefighters will see the blanket and know to come and get you. Stay under your window so they can find you easily.

Firefighters might look scary（吓人的）, but they are there to help. They have to yell, because they have masks on, so it is hard to hear them. Do not be afraid of the firefighters. They will keep you safe.

It is important to have a plan in place with your family in case the fire alarm goes off so that you all stay safe!