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.