Key points
- Protect yourself from landslides and mudslides by getting out of its debris flow path.
- Move to the nearest high ground, away from the debris path.
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Getting out of the path of a debris flow is your best protection against landslides or mudslides.
- Move to the nearest high ground in a direction away from the path.
Get more tips for preparing for landslides/mudslides at https://www.cdc.gov/natural-disasters/
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National Center for Environmental Health
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