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Dawni AllenWalden University
Residents living in Texas Families in Texas Any Individual Visiting or Vacationing in
Texas Long term
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.
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
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
Texas has been ranked number 1 in deaths 21 out of 36 years
Flood Fatalities in the U.S. from 1960-1995 1 TEXAS 612
2 CALIFORNIA 255
3 SOUTH DAKOTA 248
4 VIRGINIA 241
5 WEST VIRGINIA 240
Acquired from: Flood Safety. (n.d.). Flood damage and fatality statistics. Retrieved October 5, 2009, from http://www.floodsafety.com/national/life/statistics.htm.
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
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/.
Two feet of water will carry away almost any vehicle
SUVs and Trucks are just as likely to be swept away as Sedans
Acquired from: National Weather Service. (2008). Flood safety. Retrieved October 5, 2009, from http://www.crh.noaa.gov/dvn/?n=floodsafety_floodsafety
Used with Permission from: National Weather Service. (2008). Flood safety. Retrieved October 5, 2009, from http://www.crh.noaa.gov/dvn/?n=floodsafety_floodsafety
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.
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.
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.
Prepare a Family Disaster Plan
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.
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
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.
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
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
OrdersAcquired 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.
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.
Prevent Illness & Injury Return Home Safely Clean Up
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.
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.
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.
WebsitesMake 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/
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
More Websites http://www.floodsmart.gov/floodsmart/pa
ges/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
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.