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FLOODING
IN THE CARIBBEANEXAMINED BY GROUP 6
Table of contents
What are Floods? Along with the facts
Different types of Floods Causes of Floods Both Positive and Negative effects of
Floods Case study Mitigation strategies
What is Flooding?IS AN OUTFLOW OF AN EXPANSE OF WATER THAT SUBMERGES LAND.
OR
A TEMPORARY COVERING BY WATER OF LAND NOT NORMALLY COVERED BY WATER
Facts about Floods Sewerage systems may overflow causing
drinking water to become contaminated resulting in a outbreak in disease;
People and livestock may be killed, especially when flash floods occur;
As little as 12 inches of fast moving waters can sweep away a car;
Facts Cont’d When the soil gets saturated, landslide
may occur;
Six inches of fast moving water can sweep a person away;
Types of FloodsRiverine flooding:
Types Cont’d Flash Floods:
Family drowns at waterfall.mp4
Types of floods Cont’d
Groundwater flooding:
Surface flooding:
Causes of Flooding Earthquakes
Hurricanes
Climatic Factors
Tsunamis
Unnatural Causes Blasting Failure of hydraulic and
other control structures Deforestation Destruction of dams
Destruction of dams -
Effects of floodsFloods impact on both individuals and communities, have social, economical, and environmental consequences. The consequences of floods, both negative and positive, vary greatly depending on the location and extent of flooding, and the vulnerability and value of the natural and constructed environments they affect.
POSITIVE EFFECTS OF FLOODS Renewal of Ground Water and Wetlands
Maintaining Land Mass Elevation
Recharging low or dying water supplies
Returning nutrients to soil
NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF FLOODING
FLOODING CAN AFFECT VARIOUS ASPECTS OF LIFE SUCH AS:
ECONOMIC
SOCIAL
ENVIRONMENT
ECONOMIC EFFECT
Job loss Loss of investment Loss of property
SOCIAL EFFECT
Damage to and destruction of buildings
Loss of life's Health related illnesses Damage to local infrastructure i.e.
road, bridges
ENVIRONMENT EFFECT
Damage to plant communities Loss of wildlife, including land
and aquatic species Soil erosion
Which of the following Negative factors does the video Fall under?
A)Economic
B)Social
C)Environment
D)All of the above
Call Di Contracta (Tutty Gran') - DJ Powa Refix Video.mp4
CASE STUDY ON HAITI
On October 2010 grounds in Haiti were flooded due to a number of reasons and with it resulted in a lot of effects.
CAUSES OF FLOODING IN HAITI: Hurricane - TOMAS DEFORESTATION
CASE STUDY ON HAITI
EFFECTS Loss of lives and propertiesDiseases which will eventually
lead to deathDamage to infrastructureLand slippages
IMAGES OF HAITI FLOODING
Mitigation Strategies at the Community level
Persons can seek to reduce damage of floods by implementing these strategies:
Organize a community task force. Organize simple EARLY WARNING SIGNS. Ask reliable volunteers to observe the
water level.
Tips and Precaution
If a flood warning is given or heavy rain has been experienced for several days, you will need to:
Keep emergency supply.
Wrap all important personal items
Tips and Precaution Cont’d Ensure the radio is in good working.
Listen to your radio to keep informed about all that’s happening.
Safety Action After a Flood Listen to your radio to keep informed about all
that’s happening.
Do not listen to rumours and do not pass any along.
Report illnesses to the nearest health centre or doctor.
Boil drinking water or purify until given further instructions.
Group 6
Group Leader :Jarvis Dacres
Members:
Dwayne Walker
Jonnelle Johnson
Shanay Campbell
Shanaree Prehay
Monique Gallimore
Josimar Lattibeaudiere