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What is an essential item to include in an emergency kit for flood preparedness?
What is an essential item to include in an emergency kit for flood preparedness?
- Cooking utensils
- Camping gear
- Bottled water (correct)
- Sports equipment
Which action should be taken to protect a home before a flood occurs?
Which action should be taken to protect a home before a flood occurs?
- Build a swimming pool
- Remove roof shingles
- Open all windows
- Turn off electricity and water supplies (correct)
What should you do with important objects in your home before a flood?
What should you do with important objects in your home before a flood?
- Sell them immediately
- Leave them in the basement
- Burn them for safety
- Move them to the top floor (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a method for flood defense outside a home?
Which of the following is NOT a method for flood defense outside a home?
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What is the purpose of using sandbags in flood preparation?
What is the purpose of using sandbags in flood preparation?
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Study Notes
Disaster Preparedness
- Have a plan in place for where to go and what to do if there's a flood.
- Prepare an emergency kit with bottled water, tinned food, a torch, a portable radio, and protective clothing like a raincoat, rubber boots, and waterproof gloves.
- Build flood defenses outside your home with flood barriers and walls to protect it from floodwaters.
Before a Flood
- Turn off the electricity and water supplies.
- Move important furniture and items to the top floor of your home.
- Use sandbags to prevent water from flooding your home.
- Arrange to move any livestock to higher ground.
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