Flood Safety and Preparedness Quiz

Flood Preparedness and Safety Tips

• ENSO (El Niño-Southern Oscillation) is an atmospheric phenomenon that results in hazardous climatic disturbances such as tropical cyclones, thunderstorms, tornados, droughts, and floods.
• Hazards resulting from tropical typhoons include strong winds, storm surges, floods, and landslides.
• Floods can be caused by river overflow, unusually heavy rainfall, and coastal flooding due to strong onshore winds and sea level rise.
• PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration) provides safety tips for flood preparation and response, including knowing the flood warning system, designating an evacuation area, and assigning family members specific responsibilities.
• When warned of a flood, individuals should be alert to the possibility of flooding, listen to the radio for emergency instructions, and evacuate to a safe area before access is cut off by floodwaters.
• Other safety tips for floods include storing drinking water, moving household belongings to upper levels, bringing livestock to higher ground, turning off electricity at the main switch, and avoiding flooded areas.
• Individuals should also avoid attempting to cross rivers or flowing streams, beware of water-covered roads and bridges, and avoid unnecessary exposure to the elements.
• To avoid contamination, individuals should only eat well-cooked food and drink clean or boiled water.
• After a flood, individuals should re-enter dwellings with caution, beware of fire hazards, and report broken utility lines to appropriate agencies.
• Keeping a stock of non-perishable food, a transistorized radio, flashlight with spare batteries, emergency cooking equipment, candles, matches, and a first-aid kit is recommended in case of emergency.
• Flood preparation is a shared responsibility between individuals, communities, and government agencies.
• PAGASA's color-coded warning signals for flooding help individuals prepare for and respond to floods.