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FLOODING textbook pg 94-106 - Coggle Diagram
FLOODING
textbook pg 94-106
CAUSES
heavy rain
Natural phenomena
Changes to the environment
snow melting at the poles
EFFECTS
Diseases
Displacement of people
Injury and death
The natural and man-made environment
WHY SOME COMMUNITIES
ARE MORE VULNERABLE
TO FLOODING
Global warming
Information -
not being informed and prepared for flooding and how to react.
Distance from rivers
Development -
human development of buildings, roads, etc. changes the course of rivers
PREPARING FOR AND
RESPONDING TO FLOODS
Warn communities timeously -
evacuate as soon as possible.
Alert Emergency services timeously
so that they can be better prepared to help people.
Set up temporary facilities (shelter and food) for those who will be affected by the floods.
People can pack an emergency bag with medication, food and clothing in case they need to evacuate.