The Flood

I came across this book by Roger few and thought it was a good read. Read below:

In July 2004 as a group of experts on various aspects on flooding and haelth assembled for a international workshop in Norwhich, Uk waters from several rivers swollen by heavy monsoon rains were spilling across the floodplains of Bangledesh. The excess rainfall had already brought catastrophic flooding to neighbouring parts of India and now proceeded to bring an unprecedented depth of flood water across much of  central and north east Bangledesh.During the course of the next three months an estimated 36 million people were displaced from their homes, lost possession and livestock, struggled to maintain a livelihood while their dwellings and communities were inundated or were otherwise  affected by this enormous flood event.Floods continued to make the international news headlines throughout the process of  preparing this book the catastrophic events reported for example from Haiti, India, China and the U.S together with the devestating Tsunami that overwhelmed the coastline around the......     


Floods 


Disaster strikes

The impact of floods are severe,the question is what can you do to  if you involved when a flood occurs? After all water borne diseases such as Leptospirosis, Malaria and Yellow fever  are diseases that can be transmitted in the case of a flood.



When the flood happens......US Department of Homeland Security believes  you should

Turn Around, Don’t Drown!

Avoid walking or driving through flood waters.

Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down, and 2 feet of water can sweep your vehicle away.

If there is a chance of flash flooding, move immediately to higher ground. Flash floods are the #1 cause of weather-related deaths in the US.

If flood waters rise around your car but the water is not moving, abandon the car and move to higher ground. Do not leave the car and enter moving water.

Avoid camping or parking along streams, rivers, and creeks during heavy rainfall. These areas can flood quickly and with little warning.

Heres a  guide on what to do after a  flood.... Inside the home

• "Keep children and pets out of the affected area until cleanup has been completed.
• Wear rubber boots, rubber gloves, and goggles during cleanup of affected area.
• Remove and discard items that cannot be washed and disinfected (such as, mattresses, carpeting, carpet padding, rugs, upholstered furniture, cosmetics, stuffed animals, baby toys, pillows, foam-rubber items, books, wall coverings, and most paper products).
• Remove and discard drywall and insulation that has been contaminated with sewage or flood waters.
• Thoroughly clean all hard surfaces (such as flooring, concrete, molding, wood and metal furniture, countertops, appliances, sinks, and other plumbing fixtures) with hot water and laundry or dish detergent.
• Help the drying process by using fans, air conditioning units, and dehumidifiers.
• After completing the cleanup, wash your hands with soap and warm water. Use water that has been boiled for 1 minute (allow the water to cool before washing your hands).
  • Or you may use water that has been disinfected for personal hygiene use (solution of ⅛ teaspoon [~0.75 milliliters] of household bleach per 1 gallon of water). Let it stand for 30 minutes. If the water is cloudy, use a solution of ¼ teaspoon (~1.5 milliliters) of household bleach per 1 gallon of water.
• Wash all clothes worn during the cleanup in hot water and detergent. These clothes should be washed separately from uncontaminated clothes and linens.
• Wash clothes contaminated with flood or sewage water in hot water and detergent. It is recommended that a laundromat be used for washing large quantities of clothes and linens until your onsite waste-water system has been professionally inspected and serviced.
• Seek immediate medical attention if you become injured or ill."

Who do you contact after a flood

1. Environment Agency Floodline 0345 988 1188
2.  Local authority emergency helpline
3.  Insurance company 24-hour number and policy number
4.  Local radio station frequency for news alerts and weather updates
5. Family and neighbours Work phone numbers 
6. Doctor’s surgery
7.  Local police station 
8. Vet/kennel/cattery
9.  Local hotel or B&B 
10. Gas supplier and meter number Electricity supplier and meter number 
11. Water supplier and meter number 
12. Electrician Plumber Builder

Further information can be found on How to prepare for a flood


Here are the following points of interest :


As according to the World Health Organisation the following strategy is adopted to manage disasters:

The following tool can be  used by the World Health Organisation to manage disasters:

Further information can be found on the site- Risk management




......Around the Indian ocean in December 2004, killing at least 22700 people. Indded such is the frequency of many floods that many more will have occured by the time this book goes to press. The reality is that flood hazards of various kinds are ever present,Moreover major  floods are only part of the story.......

2015 Storm Abigail hits Britain