FLOOD DISASTER

What natural disaster did we just mention?

• Flood

• Tsunami

• Earthquake

• Tornado

What are floods caused by?

• Lava

• Heavy rain, snowmelt, storm

• Just by heavy rain

• River

When & where do floods often occur?

• October in Central Vietnam

• November in India

• Anytime and anywhere during the year

• December in Vietnam

What agricultural impacts can floods cause?

• affect water, electricity,…

• ruin crops, delay harvests, spoil reduce

• make homes uninhabitable, unviable, unsafe

• causing the cancellation of events and festivals

What should we do to prevent floods after they happened?

• Move to higher ground

• Be aware of streams, canyons and other areas are known to floods suddenly

• Stay out of any building if it is surrounded by floodwaters

• Obey Evacuation Orders

What should we do to prevent floods when they are happening?

• Listen to the radio or TV for information

• Elevate the water heater and electric panel in home if you live in an area that has a high flood risk

• Avoid building in a floodplain

• Build an emergency kit and make a family communications plan