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Student Leadership Seminar Spring 2009

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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Student Leadership Seminar Spring 2009

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  1. Student Leadership Seminar Spring 2009

  2. Northampton Community CollegeDeveloped by:Michelle Adams Cezanne ColvinRamy El KhouryNadine MorganGiancarlo Sánchez

  3. 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?

  4. 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 ?

  5. Turn around don’t drown • What could be in the water when it overflows?

  6. Flood Kit. • What do you think is the most important item to have while being stuck in your house during a flood and why?

  7. U.S. Department of Homeland Security Recommended Flood Emergency Kit • water • canned food • battery - powered radio • flashlight • first aid kit • whistle • moist toilettes • wrench or pliers • can opener • garbage bags and plastic ties (one gallon per person per day) towelettes (to turn off water and electricity) (enough for 3 days) (non-electric) (with extra batteries) (to protect yourself and your belongings from cold and wet conditions) (to alert rescue personnel to your location)

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