Flood

Flood

What are floods?

Floods occur when a river gets more water than its channel can hold. So water flows over the banks and onto

the flood plain.

Floods are usually caused by heavy rain – but sometimes by ice or snow

melting.

A burst of heavy rain can cause a sudden flash flood. People get no

warning so they may get trapped and drown.

Types Of Flood

A. COASTAL FLOODING

B. RIVER FLOODING

C. GROUND WATER FLOODING

INDIVIDUAL

BEFORE Keep a battery-powered radio retreat to the second floor

Keep a flash flight Follow emergency instructions

DURINGDo not drive through a flooded area

Stay away from downed power lines and electrical wiresLook out for animals

AFTERcheck for structural damage

do not use matchesboil water for drinking and food preparationTake steps to reduce your risk of future floods

A. PROPER DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE.

B. CLEAN DRAIN

C. RE-PLANT TREES

NATIONAL

A. EDUCATE THE PUBLIC

B. MAINTENANCE OF DRAINAGE SYSTEMS

C. RELOCATE CITIZENS FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS

D. PROVIDE EMERGENCY RELIEF

IMAGES OF FLOODING