What To Do Before, During, and After A Flood Report

What To Do Before, During,
and After a Flood
Submitted By: Shylah Anne J. Asignar

Submitted To: Sir Welfredo Yu
What is a flood?
A flood is an overflow of water that
submerges land that is usually dry.
In the sense of "flowing water", the
word may also be applied to the
inflow of the tide.
What causes a flood?
Severe flooding is caused by
atmospheric conditions that lead to
heavy rain or the rapid melting of
snow and ice. Geography can also
make an area more likely to flood.
For example, areas near rivers and
cities are often at risk for flash
floods.
What is flash flood?
A flash flood is a rapid

flooding of low-lying
areas: washes, rivers, dry
lakes and depressions.
What causes a flash flood?
It may be caused by heavy rain

associated with a severe
thunderstorm, hurricane,
tropical storm, or melt water
from ice or snow flowing over
ice sheets or snowfields.
Examples of Flash Flood
More Examples of Flash Flood
Even if you feel you live in a
community with a low risk of
flooding, remember that
anywhere it rains, it can flood.
Just because you haven't
experienced a flood in the past,
doesn't mean you won't in the
future.
Flood risk isn't just based on
history; it's also based on a
number of factors including
rainfall, topography, flood-
control measures, river-flow
and tidal-surge data, and
changes due to new
construction and development.
Before and After a Flood
Before a Flood
To prepare for a flood, you should:
• Build an emergency kit and make a

family communications plan.
• Avoid building in a floodplain unless

you elevate and reinforce your
home.
Emergency Kit
• Elevate the furnace, water heater and
electric panel in your home if you live
in an area that has a high flood risk.
• Consider installing "check valves" to

prevent flood water from backing up
into the drains of your home.
• If feasible, construct barriers to stop

floodwater from entering the building
and seal walls in basements with
waterproofing compounds.
During a Flood
If a flood is likely in your area, you

should:
• Listen to the radio or television for

information.
• Be aware that flash flooding can occur.

If there is any possibility of a flash flood,
move immediately to higher ground. Do
not wait for instructions to move.
Radio and Television
• Be aware of stream, drainage
channels, canyons and other
areas known to flood suddenly.
Flash floods can occur in these
areas with or without typical
warnings such as rain clouds
or heavy rain.
Floods on streams
Floods on drainage
Channel
Floods on canyons
If you must prepare to evacuate, you
should do the following:
• Secure your home. If you have time,

bring in outdoor furniture. Move
essential items to an upper floor.
• Turn off utilities at the main switches

or valves if instructed to do so.
Disconnect electrical appliances. Do
not touch electrical equipment if you
are wet or standing in water.
After a Flood
Your home has been flooded. Although

floodwaters may be down in some areas,
many dangers still exist. Here are some
things to remember in the days ahead:
• Avoid moving water.
• Stay away from damaged areas unless

your assistance has been specifically
requested by police, fire, or relief
organization.
• Emergency workers will be assisting
people in flooded areas. You can help
them by staying off the roads and out of
the way.
• Play it safe. Additional flooding or flash

floods can occur. Listen for local
warnings and information. If your car
stalls in rapidly rising waters, get out
immediately and climb to higher ground.
• Return home only when authorities

indicate it is safe.
• Roads may still be closed because they
have been damaged or are covered by
water. Barricades have been placed for
your protection. If you come upon a
barricade or a flooded road, go another
way.
• If you must walk or drive in areas that

have been flooded.
Road that are closed due
to flooding
• Stay on firm ground. Moving water only 6
inches deep can sweep you off your feet.
Standing water may be electrically charged
from underground or downed power lines.
• Flooding may have caused familiar places

to change. Floodwaters often erode roads
and walkways. Flood debris may hide
animals and broken bottles, and it's also
slippery. Avoid walking or driving through
it.
Power lines that are downed because of flood
• Be aware of areas where floodwaters
have receded. Roads may have
weakened and could collapse under the
weight of a car.
• Stay out of any building if it is

surrounded by floodwaters.
• Use extreme caution when entering

buildings; there may be hidden
damage, particularly in foundations.
Cars surrounded by flood
Buildings surrounded by floods
REMINDERS BEFORE A FLOOD
• Be alert.
• Be prepared to evacuate.
• Review your Family Disaster Plan.
• Protect your property.
Reminders during a flood
• Be alert.
• Don’t drive unless you have to.
If you must drive, travel with care.
• NEVER drive through flooded roadways. STOP! Turn
Around Don’t Drown.
• Get to high ground – Climb to safety!
• Evacuate immediately, if you think you are at risk or
are advised to do so!
• Never try to walk or swim through flowing water.
• Shut off the electricity at the circuit breakers.
Reminders after a flood
• Wait until it is safe to return.
• Travel with care.
• If a building was flooded, check for safety
before entering.
• Use extreme caution when entering
buildings.
• When making repairs, protect your property
from future flood damage.
Quiz
1. What is a rapid flooding of low-lying areas?
2. What is an overflow of water that submerges land

that is usually dry?
3. When to listen to the radio or television for

information? Before, During, or After a flood?
4. When to stay out of any building if it is surrounded

by floodwaters? Before, During, or After a flood?
5. When to build an emergency kit and make a family

communications plan? Before, During, or After a
flood?

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and After a Flood

Submitted By: Shylah Anne J. Asignar

A flash flood is a rapid

It may be caused by heavy rain

To prepare for a flood, you should:

• Build an emergency kit and make a

• Avoid building in a floodplain unless

• Consider installing "check valves" to

• If feasible, construct barriers to stop

If a flood is likely in your area, you

• Listen to the radio or television for

• Be aware that flash flooding can occur.

• Secure your home. If you have time,

• Turn off utilities at the main switches

Your home has been flooded. Although

• Avoid moving water.

• Stay away from damaged areas unless

• Play it safe. Additional flooding or flash

• Return home only when authorities

• If you must walk or drive in areas that

• Flooding may have caused familiar places

• Stay out of any building if it is

• Use extreme caution when entering

2. What is an overflow of water that submerges land

3. When to listen to the radio or television for

4. When to stay out of any building if it is surrounded

5. When to build an emergency kit and make a family

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