Flood Disaster Preparation and Recovery
flooding is one of the most frequent hazards around the world, there is no nation that is not at risk of flooding of some kind. From property damage to loss of life, flood disasters can greatly impact businesses and organizations of all kinds.
Flooding has many impacts. It damages property and endangers the lives of humans and other species. Rapid water runoff causes soil erosion and concomitant sediment deposition elsewhere (such as further downstream or down a coast). The spawning grounds for fish and other wildlife habitats can become polluted or completely destroyed. Some prolonged high floods can delay traffic in areas which lack elevated roadways. Floods can interfere with drainage and economic use of lands, such as interfering with farming. Structural damage can occur in bridge abutments, bank lines, sewer lines, and other structures within floodways. Waterway navigation and hydroelectric power are often impaired. Financial losses due to floods are typically millions of dollars each year. Dealing with a flood disaster starts well before the flooding begins. Use the flood preparedness checklist outlined below to guarantee you’re ready.
Causes
Floods are caused by many factors: heavy precipitation, severe winds over water, unusual high tides, tsunamis, or failure of dams, levels, retention ponds, or other structures that contained the water.
Action Plan
Dealing with a flood disaster starts well before the flooding begins. Use the flood preparedness checklist outlined below to guarantee you’re ready.
⦁ Know the flood risk for your area and check with local authorities for emergency plans.
⦁ Learn the different flood warnings issued by the National Weather Service (continue reading this article for a breakdown).
⦁ Create a flood emergency plan for your organization and train managers/employees on your plan.
⦁ Create an emergency preparedness kit and make sure it’s easily accessible (continue reading this article to view a full list of recommended supplies).
⦁ Review your property insurance policies to make sure they include flood coverage (if not included, consider purchasing flood insurance).
⦁ Find out where higher ground is and how to get there in the event of an evacuation.
⦁ Make updates that will make your facilities less vulnerable to flood damage. For example, raise electrical components, appliances, heating systems, and water heaters above the base flood elevation levels. Confirm that your plumbing has backup or backflow valves to prevent water from backing up as well as a sump pump system to drain water away from your home.
Treatment
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