Last week, we described what elements are most at-risk during a flood. This week, we will discuss what communities can do to help protect themselves from flood damage.
Here are some things that can be done to protect homes and communities from the damage caused by flooding.
Before the floods:
Before the floods:
Raise community awareness about flooding and flood protection measures.
- Include flood awareness and preparedness in school programs.
- Publicize flood risk areas, warning signs and evacuation plans.
- Collect the local history of flooding, mark areas affected (floodheight markers) and commemorate the dates of significant floods.
- Conduct risks assessments
- Identify locations which might be affected by flooding, determine how often the flooding may occur and identify what might be damaged in a flood.
- Distribute flood hazard maps so that people know where there is a risk of flooding. Flood maps identify risks to individuals, enable preparation of emergency response plans, and determine where flood protection measures must be taken. They are also a great tool for community education and awareness
- Install sign posts marking possible flooding levels in the community to remind people of flood risks.
- Prepare community plans of action that explain what to do in case of flooding.
- Undertake non-structural measures: Identify ways in which the use if possible flood areas can be change to avoid or reduce the impact of flooding.
- Have a good early warning system in place. Local and regional weather information can be used to let the public know when flooding is a risk.
With advance warning, steps can be taken to increase protection, such as placing emergency response teams on high alert and preparing emergency shelters.
Some more precautions communities can take are:
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