10 Safety practical tips for those who do not have a car this rainy season.

1. Leave Early and Move Smart:
   Flood = gridlock. In places like Agege, Lakowe, Mowe, Ajah and Egbeda, leave home earlier to avoid being stranded or rushing through danger.
2. Avoid Shortcuts Through Waterlogged Areas:
   Areas like Akute and Ayobo are notorious for deep, hidden ditches. Stick to main roads even if it takes longer to get to your destination.
3. Use Nylon or Waterproof Bags:
   To protect your phones, chargers & documents, especially in Oyingbo and Mowe where rain enters danfo like it paid your t-fare.🤣
4. Wear Water-Resistant or Old Shoes:
   Don’t ruin your fine shoes in Lekki or Chevron water, go with rubber footwear, sandals or rain boots that grip, then change to your fine shoe, once you get to work.
5. Use a Walking Stick or Long Umbrella to Test Depth:
   Floods hide gutters and trenches in Surulere, Iyana Ipaja, and Ajah. Poke before stepping in or avoid that route totally if you can!
6. Avoid Touching Poles or Wires:
   Electrocution risks are real in waterlogged areas, especially near transformer zones like those around Iyana Ipaja and Oyingbo.
7. Board Trusted Buses or Tricycles:
   Only use yellow buses or tricycles with known routes, no go enter “one chance” in the name of avoiding rain or looking for less bus fare.
8. Use Face Masks, Even in the Rain:
   Water carries bacteria, and with crowded buses,😷 staying masked is still wise.
9. Stay Visible at Night:
   Wear bright or reflective clothing if walking through areas like Ajah or Chevron in the evening. Don’t blend in with the darkness and the flood, to avoid been hit by vehicles avoiding potholes.
10. Inform Someone Before Leaving & Share Your Route:
    Always let someone know when you’re moving, share your location with loved ones, I Dey come no be address o especially in less connected places like Ayobo or Mowe-Ibafo during downpours.

Dear Lagosians,
You may not have a car, but you have wisdom. And in this rainy Lagos, that’s your real insurance.