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Student Leadership Seminar Spring 2009. Northampton Community College Developed by: Michelle Adams Cezanne Colvin Ramy El Khoury Nadine Morgan Giancarlo Sánchez. What to do?. Has anyone ever been in a flood before?
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Northampton Community CollegeDeveloped by:Michelle Adams Cezanne ColvinRamy El KhouryNadine MorganGiancarlo Sánchez
What to do? • Has anyone ever been in a flood before? • Apart from rainfall, what are the other types of disasters that can cause floods to occur? • The Emergency alarm goes OFF, what is your first step?
Recognizing warning systems and signals • Do you really know how deep and fast the water is? • How long does it take for a flood to develop ?
Turn around don’t drown • What could be in the water when it overflows?
Flood Kit. • What do you think is the most important item to have while being stuck in your house during a flood and why?
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Recommended Flood Emergency Kit • Water (one gallon per person per day) • Non-perishable food (dried or canned, enough for 3 days) • Battery-powered radio (and extra batteries) • Flashlight • First aid kit • Whistle (to alert rescue personnel to your location) • Moist towlettes • Wrench or pliers (to turn off water and electricity) • Non-electric can opener • Flashlight • Garbage bags and plastic ties(to protect yourself and your belongings from cold and wet conditions)