I. Pedestrian Safety Guidelines
1. Choose a higher ground location to take shelter before heavy rain arrives
When dark clouds gather and heavy rain is about to fall, find a safe place and stay there until the rain stops. A safe place during heavy rain refers to sturdy buildings or those situated at higher elevations.
2. Report your location if you're in a dangerous area when the rain begins
If the heavy rain has started and you're in a hazardous location, try to contact your family to inform them of your exact whereabouts so that rescue can be facilitated in case of emergencies.
3. Do not wade through water if the road is flooded—stand in a safe spot
If the road starts to flood, do not attempt to wade through the water recklessly. Some manhole covers may be lifted and hard for pedestrians to notice. It's better to wait in the middle of the road getting wet than to try crossing the water.
4. Turn off your phone and discard metal umbrellas if lightning accompanies the rain
When heavy rain comes with thunder and lightning, take precautions against lightning. If you're walking in the rain on the street, discard your umbrella. Also, avoid using your mobile phone outdoors.
5. Do not lean on street lamps or signal poles, and avoid touching metal objects
During thunderstorms, avoid contact with metal parts such as street lamp poles, traffic signal poles, air conditioning outdoor units, and ground-level billboards. Choose a higher spot to take shelter.
6. Watch out for nearby power lines and keep your distance to avoid electric shock
Do not stay near overhead power lines or under transformers to take shelter, as strong winds may break overhead wires, while lightning and rain can easily cause short circuits or discharges in exposed wires or transformers.
If you see a fallen wire in the water, never try to handle it yourself. Instead, mark the area immediately and call the emergency number. If a wire happens to fall very close to you, don’t panic or run away. Instead, hop away on one foot—otherwise, you might get electrocuted while stepping over it.
7. Stay alert to external conditions and beware of disasters like landslides or mudflows
If the heavy rain continues, continuously assess the safety of your shelter. Especially in areas prone to mudslides or landslides, stay vigilant and monitor external conditions so you can relocate quickly if needed.
8. Be cautious of wall structures and keep away from unstable walls
Stay away from temporary walls at construction sites or those built on slopes. Do not stand next to unstable temporary structures such as billboards.
II. Driving Safety Guidelines:
1. Before heavy rain arrives, choose a safe place to take shelter. Please don’t drive fast out of anxiety.
2. When it starts to pour, reduce your speed and turn on hazard lights while driving.
3. Do not blindly drive into flooded roads. If you must pass, observe how other vehicles are managing. Don’t attempt to cross if the water is above half your wheel’s height. Follow the tracks left by previous vehicles to avoid damaged drain covers.
4. If the water is too deep to drive through, try to drive your car to slightly higher ground.
5. If your car stalls in the floodwater, monitor the water level closely. If water begins entering your car and continues to rise, leave the vehicle immediately and walk to higher ground.
6. Do not park in underground parking lots.
7. Do not drive into the lower levels of overpasses or sunken tunnels.