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Flood Preparedness for Your Family

Flood Preparedness for Your Family. Dawni Allen Walden University. The Stakeholders. Residents living in Texas Families in Texas Any Individual Visiting or Vacationing in Texas Long term. Floods. Floods are responsible for an estimated 140 deaths each year

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Flood Preparedness for Your Family

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  1. Flood Preparedness for Your Family Dawni Allen Walden University

  2. The Stakeholders • Residents living in Texas • Families in Texas • Any Individual Visiting or Vacationing in Texas Long term

  3. Floods • Floods are responsible for an estimated 140 deaths each year • Floods cost an estimated $6 billion in damages every year • Floods are the #1 killer out of any storm related disaster, they are even more lethal than tornadoes • Floods can occur any time of the year or day, their risk is present almost anywhere Acquired from: National Weather Service. (2008). Flood safety. Retrieved October 5, 2009, from http://www.crh.noaa.gov/dvn/?n=floodsafety_floodsafety & United States Geological Survey. (2006). Flood hazards- a national threat. Retrieved October 5, 2009, from http://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2006/3026/2006-3026.pdf .

  4. Types of Floods • Flash Flood • Coastal Flood • River Floods • Urban Floods Acquired from: Flood Site. (2008). Flood types. Retrieved October 12, 2009, from http://www.floodsite.net/juniorfloodsite/html/en/student/thingstoknow/hydrology/floodtypes.html

  5. Causes of Floods • Heavy Rainfall • Run off from Deep Snow Cover • Frozen Soil • Over Saturated Soil • River Swell from Heavy Rain • Coastal Flooding from Sea Swells and Large Waves • Urbanization • Deforestation • Soil Type • Construction Failures in Dams, Levies, Reservoirs, etc. Acquired from: Flood Site. (2008). Flood types. Retrieved October 12, 2009, from http://www.floodsite.net/juniorfloodsite/html/en/student/thingstoknow/hydrology/floodtypes.html

  6. Flood Risk in Texas • Texas has been ranked number 1 in deaths 21 out of 36 years • Flood Fatalities in the U.S. from 1960-1995 Acquired from: Flood Safety. (n.d.). Flood damage and fatality statistics. Retrieved October 5, 2009, from http://www.floodsafety.com/national/life/statistics.htm.

  7. Flash Flood Alley The National Weather Service has named Central Texas as the most flash flood prone in the United States. There have been 4,722 flash floods in Texas from 1986-2000 Central Texas has been named the Flash Flood Alley Used with Permission by: Flood Site. (2008). Flood types. Retrieved October 12, 2009, from http://www.floodsite.net/juniorfloodsite/html/en/student/thingstoknow/hydrology/floodtypes.html

  8. Flooding and Vehicles • 76% of deaths are vehicle-related • 6 inches of moving water will knock a person over. Used with Permission from: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (2006). Flood safety. Retrieved October 12, 2009, from http://www.floodsafety.noaa.gov/.

  9. Flooding and Vehicles • Two feet of water will carry away almost any vehicle • SUVs and Trucks are just as likely to be swept away as Sedans Used with Permission from: National Weather Service. (2008). Flood safety. Retrieved October 5, 2009, from http://www.crh.noaa.gov/dvn/?n=floodsafety_floodsafety Acquired from: National Weather Service. (2008). Flood safety. Retrieved October 5, 2009, from http://www.crh.noaa.gov/dvn/?n=floodsafety_floodsafety

  10. Before a Flood • Understand Weather Advisories and Warning Systems • Participate in Local Community Emergency Drills and Evacuation Procedures • Protect your Property with Flood Insurance • Identify your risk Level, Prepare, and Implement an Emergency Plan Acquired from: American Red Cross. (2009). Preparedness fast facts: floods. Retrieved October 12, 2009, from http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.86f46a12f382290517a8f210b80f78a0/?vgnextoid=fdb4510f935ea110VgnVCM10000030f3870aRCRD.

  11. Know Your Risk • Find out if your home is in a flood prone area by contacting the local county geologist or county planning department • Become familiar with emergency programs and warning systems in your community • Identify evacuation routes and disaster shelters in your area Acquired from: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2009). Key facts about flood rediness. Retrieved October 12, 2009, from http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/floods/readiness.asp.

  12. Flood Alerts • Flood/Flash Flood Watch—Flooding or flash flooding is possible in your area. • Flood/Flash Flood Warning—Flooding or flash flooding is already occurring or will occur soon in your area. American Red Cross. (2009). Preparedness fast facts: floods. Retrieved October 12, 2009, from http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.86f46a12f382290517a8f210b80f78a0/?vgnextoid=fdb4510f935ea110VgnVCM10000030f3870aRCRD.

  13. Tools for Preparedness • Prepare a Family Disaster Plan Used with permission from: American Red Cross.(2009). Disaster kit. Retrieved October 20, 2009, from http://arcstore.org/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=redcross&Product_Code=NC177&Category_Code=disasterkit Acquired from: Texas Department of Health and Human Services. (2007). Learn about preparedness. Retrieved October 12, 2009, from http://www.texasprepares.org/ReadyOrNot/Client/Information.aspx.

  14. Tools for Preparedness • Create and Emergency Disaster Kit Acquired from: Texas Department of Health and Human Services. (2007). Learn about preparedness. Retrieved October 12, 2009, from http://www.texasprepares.org/ReadyOrNot/Client/Information.aspx.

  15. During a Flood • Watch or Listen to Weather Reports for Updates and Warnings • Move Immediately to Higher Ground if Flooding is Imminent • Know What Areas Near You are Prone to Flooding • Evacuate • Never Drive or Walk Through Flooded Areas • 6 inches of moving water will knock down an adult and reach the bottom of most cars causing stalling • 12 inches of moving water will float a vehicle

  16. Preparing to Evacuate • Make Your Vehicle is full of Gas • Move Belongings to Attic or Second Level • Pack Essential Documents such as Id’s and Insurance Cards in Water Proof Bags • Make sure Emergency Kit is Packed and Water Bottles are Filled • Secure Outdoor Furniture or Items • Listen for Warnings, Sirens, or Evacuation Orders Acquired from: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2009). Key facts about flood readiness. Retrieved October 12, 2009, from http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/floods/readiness.asp.

  17. If Ordered to Evacuate • Take Only Essential Items • Turn off Gas and Electricity if time permits • Disconnect Appliances if time permits • Follow the Evacuation Route and be patient and prepared for traffic and congestion • Never Drive or Walk Through Moving Water Acquired from: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2009). Key facts about flood readiness. Retrieved October 12, 2009, from http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/floods/readiness.asp.

  18. After a Flood • Prevent Illness & Injury • Return Home Safely • Clean Up

  19. Preventing Illness & Injury • Contaminated Water & Food • Infected Wounds or Injuries • Wildlife Seeking Shelter • Carbon Monoxide Poisoning • Unstable Buildings or Structures • Electrical Hazards Acquired from: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2008). Clean up safely after a disaster. Retrieved October 12, 2009, from http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/cleanup/facts.asp.

  20. Returning Home Safely • Drive Slowly & Safely Back to Your Home • Never Enter a Home if You Smell Gas • Wear Waterproof Gloves & Boots • Clean Your Home to Prevent Mold • Never mix Bleach & Ammonia Acquired from: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2008). Clean up safely after a disaster. Retrieved October 12, 2009, from http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/cleanup/facts.asp.

  21. Clean Up • Remove Items that Have Become Wet or Damaged • Open Doors & Windows • If You Have Electricity plug in Humidifiers and Fans • Use Wet/Dry Shop Vacuums to Remove any Standing Water • Clean Surfaces with a mixture of Bleach & Water • Clean Air Conditioning Units Before Use Acquired from: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2008). Clean up safely after a disaster. Retrieved October 12, 2009, from http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/cleanup/facts.asp.

  22. Resources for You & Your Family • Websites Make a Family Plan- http://www.texasprepares.org/ReadyOrNot/Client/Family.aspx Make a Disaster Kit-http://www.texasprepares.org/ReadyOrNot/Client/Essentials.aspx See if You live in a Flood Prone Area- http://www.usgs.gov/pubprod/

  23. Resources for You & Your Family • http://www.floodsite.net/juniorfloodsite/html/en/student/thingstoknow/geography/risk1.html • http://www.floodsafety.com/national/life/statistics.htm • http://www.flash.org/activity.cfm?currentPeril=2

  24. Resources for You and Your Family • More Websites • http://www.floodsmart.gov/floodsmart/pages/landing_pages/landing_noaa.jsp?WT.mc_id=FEMA_NOAA • http://www.weather.gov/os/water/ahps/Ahps-resources.shtml • http://www.cpc.noaa.gov/products/expert_assessment/drought_assessment.shtml

  25. References • American Red Cross. (2009). Preparedness fast facts: floods. Retrieved October 12, 2009, from http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.86f46a12f382290517a8f210b80f78a0/?vgnextoid=fdb4510f935ea110VgnVCM10000030f3870aRCRD. • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2009). Floods. Retrieved October 12, 2009, from http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/floods/. • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2009). Key facts about flood readiness. Retrieved October 12, 2009, from http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/floods/readiness.asp. • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2008). Clean up safely after a disaster. Retrieved October 12, 2009, from http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/cleanup/facts.asp. • Federal Emergency Management Agency. (2009). Flood. Retrieved November 5, 2009, from http://www.fema.gov/hazard/flood/fl_during.shtm. • Flood Safety. (n.d.). Flood damage and fatality statistics. Retrieved October 5, 2009, from http://www.floodsafety.com/national/life/statistics.htm. • Flood Safety. (n.d.). Geography. Retrieved November 5, 2009, from http://www.floodsafety.com/texas/USGSdemo/background.htm • Flood Site. (2008). Flood types. Retrieved October 12, 2009, from http://www.floodsite.net/juniorfloodsite/html/en/student/thingstoknow/hydrology/floodtypes.html • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (2006). Flood safety. Retrieved October 12, 2009, from http://www.floodsafety.noaa.gov/. • National Weather Service. (2008). Flood safety. Retrieved October 5, 2009, from http://www.crh.noaa.gov/dvn/?n=floodsafety_floodsafety. • Texas Department of Health and Human Services. (2007). Learn about preparedness. Retrieved October 12, 2009, from http://www.texasprepares.org/ReadyOrNot/Client/Information.aspx. • United States Geological Survey. (2006). Flood hazards- a national threat. Retrieved October 5, 2009, from http://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2006/3026/2006-3026.pdf • Wilson, S., Temple, B., Milliron, M., Vazquez, C., Packard, D. & Rudy, B. (2008). The Lack of Disaster Preparedness by the Public and it's Affect on Communities . The Internet Journal of Rescue and Disaster Medicine 7(2). Retrieved October 5, 2009, from http://www.ispub.com/journal/the_internet_journal_of_rescue_and_disaster_medicine/volume_7_number_2_16/article/the_lack_of_disaster_preparedness_by_the_public_and_it_s_affect_on_communities.html.

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