Floods occur when water submerges dry land, and can be caused by heavy rainfall or other phenomena like storm surges from tropical cyclones. Some safety precautions for floods include assembling disaster supplies, evacuating if at risk, never driving or walking through flooded areas, and waiting until it is safe to return after a flood has receded. People should also be alert for flash flood warnings, climb to high ground immediately if warned, and use caution entering buildings after flooding.

1. Made By: Sison, Bea Kathlyn,I.

2. FLOODS
 A flood is an overflow of water that submerges land
which is usually dry.

3. CAUSES OF FLOOD
 However, floods are not always caused by heavy
rainfall. They can result from other phenomena,
particularly in coastal areas where inundation can
be caused by a storm surge associated with a tropical
cyclone, a tsunami or a high tide coinciding with
higher than normal river levels.

4. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR FLOODS
1. Before…..
2. Be alert.
3. If a flash flood warning is issued for your area: Climb to safety
immediately.
4. Assemble disaster supplies.
5. Be prepared to evacuate.
6. Review your Family Disaster Plan.
7. Protect your property.

5. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR FLOODS
 During..
1. Be alert.
2. Don’t drive unless you have to. If you do, travel with care.
3. Never drive through flooded roadways.
4. Get to high ground – Climb to safety!
5. Evacuate immediately, if you think you are at risk or are
advised to do so!
6. Never try to walk or swim through flowing water.

6. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR FLOODS
After…
1. Wait until it is safe to return.
2. Travel with care.
3. If a building is flooded, check for safety before entering.
4. Use extreme caution when entering buildings.
5. Take pictures of the damage for insurance claims.
6. When making repairs, protect your property from future flood
damage.