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Floods: CERT Basic Training Hazards

The document discusses flooding, including causes such as heavy rain, snowmelt, and development in flood-prone areas. It notes that flooding is one of the most common natural disasters and can be local or widespread. The document provides tips for flood preparedness, such as having an evacuation plan and flood insurance, protecting property by elevating utilities, and safety guidance for during and after a flood occurs.

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Floods: CERT Basic Training Hazards

The document discusses flooding, including causes such as heavy rain, snowmelt, and development in flood-prone areas. It notes that flooding is one of the most common natural disasters and can be local or widespread. The document provides tips for flood preparedness, such as having an evacuation plan and flood insurance, protecting property by elevating utilities, and safety guidance for during and after a flood occurs.

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Floods

CERT Basic Training


Hazards
When Floods Occur

● Any time a body of water rises to cover


what is usually dry land
● One of most common hazards
 75% of Federally declared disasters
● May be local
or widespread
● May develop
slowly or fast

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Causes of Floods and Flood Damage

● Heavy rain
● Spring snowmelt
● Dam and levee failure
● Low absorption or no soil percolation
● Business and residential growth in flood
areas

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Factors Contributing to Flooding

● Rainfall intensity
● Rainfall duration
● Topography
● Soil conditions
● Ground cover

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Flood Hazards

● Heavy rainfall exacerbates problems with:


 Runoff
 Absorption
 Flood-control measures
● Ravine flooding can inundate downstream
areas
● In rocky and heavily paved areas, lack of
absorption can cause flash flooding

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Flood Risks

● Most communities have some risk of


flooding
● Damage increases with development in:
 Coastal areas
 Floodplains

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Flood Preparedness

● Know flood risk in area


● Prepare flood evacuation plan
● Obtain flood insurance if living in floodplain
● Keep important documents in water-proof
box
● Check portable radio for current
information and emergency messages

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Protecting Property

● Elevate furnace, water heater, and electric


panel
● Move furniture and other items to higher
level
● Install check valves
● Waterproof basement floor and walls

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If You Must Evacuate

● Do not walk, swim, or drive through flood


waters
● Stay off bridges over fast-moving water
● Keep away from waterways
● Pay attention to barricades
● Avoid storm drains and irrigation ditches
● Keep family together

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After a Flood

● Stay out of flooded areas


● Reserve telephone for emergencies
● Avoid driving, except in emergencies
● Wait for authorities to issue message that
it is safe to return
● Be aware that snakes and other animals
may be in your house

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