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CAUSE AND AREAS

OF FLASH FLOODS
Most flash floods are caused by slow-
moving thunderstorms, or
thunderstorms which move over the
same area one right after the other.
EMERGENCY
Flash floods generally occur within a
short time period after a rain event -
HOTLINE
generally 6 hours or less.

For this reason they are more life


threatening. Areas most susceptible to
flash flooding are mountainous streams CALBAYOG CITY
and rivers, urban areas, low-lying area,
storm drains, and culverts.
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KNOW?
A flood is an overflow of water (or
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PCG rarely other fluids) that submerges
09055568210 land that is usually dry. In the sense
of "flowing water", the word may
also be applied to the inflow of the
tide. Floods are of significant
CAPOSO concern in agriculture, civil
09690572939 / engineering and public health.
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What is the preparedness Importance Of Being
action for flood? Prepared In Case Of
Make Plans to Stay Safe
Flooding
Being prepared and taking
Designate a place on higher ground that mitigation measures, such as building
you can get to quickly. Plan to move to away from floodplains and elevating
higher ground before flooding begins. River homes, can reduce the risk of
floods: Know if you are in an area that is
damage and injuries in a flood.
prone to river floods. Review your
evacuation plan so that you can leave
quickly if officials advise you to evacuate. DURING A FLOOD:
Listen to the radio or
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television for information.

PREVENTATION OF AFTER A FLOOD: Secure your home. If you have


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FLOODING time, bring in outdoor furniture.
Move essential items to an upper
Flood-proof Structures 01
Play it safe. Additional flooding or flash floor.
floods can occur. Listen for local
warnings and information. If your car
Install "check valves" in sewer 03 Turn off utilities at the main
stalls in rapidly rising waters, get out
traps to prevent flood water immediately and climb to higher ground. switches or valves if instructed to
do so. Disconnect electrical
back ups. Construct interior Be aware of areas where floodwaters
02 appliances. Do not touch electrical
barriers to stop low level have receded. Roads may have
equipment if you are wet or
weakened and could collapse under the
floodwater from entering standing in water.
weight of a car.
basements. Seal walls in
basements with waterproofing 03 Stay away from damaged areas unless
your assistance has been specifically
compounds to avoid seepage. requested by police, fire, or relief
Remove inventory or important organization
papers and possessions from the
basement. 04 Stay out of any building if it is
surrounded by floodwaters.

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