Preparing for Floods
Rachel Van Aken
Global Science
5th hour
Taking Precaution
-Ask whether your property is above or below the flood stage water level.
-Learn flood warning signs and your community alert signals.
-Stockpile emergency building materials. (plywood, lumber nails, hammer and saw, shovels, and sandbags.)
-Plan and practice an evacuation route for your family. Know where you will go if there ever is a flood.
Pack Emergency Supplies
-Sturdy shoes and extra clothing.
-Cash and credit cards.
-Flashlights and extra batteries.
-A portable, battery-operated radio and extra batteries.
-Emergency food, medicines and water.
-First aid kit (with manual).
Learn About Floods and BE READY!
- Know if your area is prone to floods.
- Have a place you can go if you ever have the nees to evacuate your home.
- Know about your area's flood warnings and notifications, just in case.
- Make sure your children will know what is happening and also make sure they know where to go if they are alone in the situation.
Bibliography.
http://volusia.org/storm/floods.htm
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