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[Blank] and sinkholes belong to natural disasters that pose physical and environmental threats in communities near in a landslide area.
[Blank] and sinkholes belong to natural disasters that pose physical and environmental threats in communities near in a landslide area.
Landslides
[Blank] refers to action taken to prevent or reduce the risk to lives, properties, social and economic activities, and natural resources from natural hazards.
[Blank] refers to action taken to prevent or reduce the risk to lives, properties, social and economic activities, and natural resources from natural hazards.
Mitigation
It occurs when the spaces underground become bigger and the layer of bedrock above it can no longer support the weight above it, a collapse of the land surface dramatically takes place which is known as [Blank].
It occurs when the spaces underground become bigger and the layer of bedrock above it can no longer support the weight above it, a collapse of the land surface dramatically takes place which is known as [Blank].
sinkholes
One step to protect your home from ______ing is to purchase [Blank] insurance to protect your financial future.
One step to protect your home from ______ing is to purchase [Blank] insurance to protect your financial future.
Planting more ______, grasses, and other vegetation can mitigate rainfall-induced landslides by preventing erosion and compacting the soil.
Planting more ______, grasses, and other vegetation can mitigate rainfall-induced landslides by preventing erosion and compacting the soil.
To protect from landslides, it is important to avoid open ______ drainage and runoff, especially during storms.
To protect from landslides, it is important to avoid open ______ drainage and runoff, especially during storms.
During a rainfall-induced landslide, it is inappropriate to go outside and check for injured people near the slide without notifying ______ first.
During a rainfall-induced landslide, it is inappropriate to go outside and check for injured people near the slide without notifying ______ first.
After a landslide, be sure to listen for the latest ______ information to stay informed about the situation.
After a landslide, be sure to listen for the latest ______ information to stay informed about the situation.
Landslides don't happen on flat ground because gravity caused the ______ to travel downwards.
Landslides don't happen on flat ground because gravity caused the ______ to travel downwards.
Soil that loosens and moves away from foundations is a potential sign of a rainfall-induced ______.
Soil that loosens and moves away from foundations is a potential sign of a rainfall-induced ______.
A sensible action before evacuating your home due to a landslide, assuming you are not in immediate danger, is to turn off all ______ items and the main switch.
A sensible action before evacuating your home due to a landslide, assuming you are not in immediate danger, is to turn off all ______ items and the main switch.
Discolored water and wilting vegetation may be warning signs that a ______ may be forming.
Discolored water and wilting vegetation may be warning signs that a ______ may be forming.
Heavy rainstorms can trigger a ______.
Heavy rainstorms can trigger a ______.
The best time to make an evacuation plan before a rainfall induced landslide is as soon as ______, if not done already .
The best time to make an evacuation plan before a rainfall induced landslide is as soon as ______, if not done already .
If there is a sinkhole in your area, you should call the emergency ______ and report it immediately.
If there is a sinkhole in your area, you should call the emergency ______ and report it immediately.
New schools and hospitals should be located and constructed to minimize the ______ for damage by natural hazards.
New schools and hospitals should be located and constructed to minimize the ______ for damage by natural hazards.
Businesses and households should use non-structural mitigation measures reduce earthquake ______ and damages.
Businesses and households should use non-structural mitigation measures reduce earthquake ______ and damages.
Local jurisdictions should ensure that new developments are located, designed and built to resist natural ______.
Local jurisdictions should ensure that new developments are located, designed and built to resist natural ______.
Mitigation preparation and intervention will include preservation of libraries, landmarks, historic ______, art works, and other cultural resources..
Mitigation preparation and intervention will include preservation of libraries, landmarks, historic ______, art works, and other cultural resources..
The mitigation plans and protection measures included in the disaster response plans should identify particularly valuable ______ resources such as endangered species of wildlife, fish, and plants.
The mitigation plans and protection measures included in the disaster response plans should identify particularly valuable ______ resources such as endangered species of wildlife, fish, and plants.
Government at all levels should set an example by requiring that new facilities that they fund, regulate, or ______ be designed, built, and located in accordance with modern building codes and sound.
Government at all levels should set an example by requiring that new facilities that they fund, regulate, or ______ be designed, built, and located in accordance with modern building codes and sound.
A family communications plan should include how to contact each other if you become ______ during times of natural disasters.
A family communications plan should include how to contact each other if you become ______ during times of natural disasters.
Emergency supplies will contain food, water, a kit for first aid, ______, a radio and several batteries.
Emergency supplies will contain food, water, a kit for first aid, ______, a radio and several batteries.
The key measure for landslide and sinkholes is that vulnerability and exposure to geohazards are determined and validated through scientific tools, visible signs, and ______.
The key measure for landslide and sinkholes is that vulnerability and exposure to geohazards are determined and validated through scientific tools, visible signs, and ______.
[Blank] are also known as country slips.
[Blank] are also known as country slips.
If an area is prone to landslides, planting more trees, grasses, and other ______ for soil compaction and erosion prevention can help mitigate the risk.
If an area is prone to landslides, planting more trees, grasses, and other ______ for soil compaction and erosion prevention can help mitigate the risk.
During a landslide, it is more dangerous if ______ occurs because it increases in strength as it meets more water from ponds or streams and it could be aggravated by heavy rain.
During a landslide, it is more dangerous if ______ occurs because it increases in strength as it meets more water from ponds or streams and it could be aggravated by heavy rain.
During a landslide, avoid low-lying areas and steep ______.
During a landslide, avoid low-lying areas and steep ______.
[Blank] is also known as a cenote, swallet, swallow hole, or doline and is the sinkhole is a depression or hole in the ground caused by some form of surface layer collapse.
[Blank] is also known as a cenote, swallet, swallow hole, or doline and is the sinkhole is a depression or hole in the ground caused by some form of surface layer collapse.
In an event that sinkholes are not detected earlier and it appears suddenly, find ______ in a stable ground or open area.
In an event that sinkholes are not detected earlier and it appears suddenly, find ______ in a stable ground or open area.
Flashcards
Mitigation
Mitigation
Acting to reduce the risk of life or property damage from a potentially dangerous incidents, such as natural disasters.
Protecting Schools and Hospitals
Protecting Schools and Hospitals
Ensuring new schools and hospitals avoid high-hazard areas and have special provisions to reduce damage from natural hazards.
Nonstructural Measures
Nonstructural Measures
Adopting measures like securing furniture to reduce earthquake injuries and managing vegetation to prevent wildfire damage.
Mitigation in New Development
Mitigation in New Development
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Protection of Cultural Properties
Protection of Cultural Properties
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Protection of Natural Resources
Protection of Natural Resources
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Government leadership
Government leadership
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Mitigation Training
Mitigation Training
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Hazard-Specific Research
Hazard-Specific Research
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Family Disaster Plan
Family Disaster Plan
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Communications plan
Communications plan
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Sinkhole
Sinkhole
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Prevent Landslides
Prevent Landslides
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Building on Steep Slopes
Building on Steep Slopes
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Diversion Channels
Diversion Channels
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Be familiar with your surroundings.
Be familiar with your surroundings.
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Be attentive to unusual cues
Be attentive to unusual cues
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Stay Away From the Slide Area
Stay Away From the Slide Area
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In an event that sinkholes are not detected earlier and it appears suddenly
In an event that sinkholes are not detected earlier and it appears suddenly
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After sinkhole appearance
After sinkhole appearance
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Study Notes
- This module discusses mitigation strategies including preventative measures to avoid loss of lives and properties during natural disasters
- Landslides and sinkholes are natural disasters that pose physical and environmental threats, causing transportation disruption, property damage, injuries, and fatalities
- Module equips people with knowledge concerning mitigation strategies that prevents loss of lives and properties
Module Goals
- Define, identify, and apply mitigation strategies to prevent deaths, injuries, property damage and environmental losses from rainfall-induced landslides and sinkholes
- Synthesize an action plan involving prevention/mitigation and adaption/preparedness components
- Value the benefits of understanding planning to reduce the loss of lives and properties
Mitigation
- Involves acting to reduce the risk of life or property damage from potentially dangerous events
- Minimizes harm and losses caused by unavoidable natural disasters
- It's a process or result of making something less severe, dangerous, painful, harsh, or damaging
- Mitigations are actions taken to prevent or reduce risks to life, social, economic aspects, and natural resources from natural hazards.
Programs to Intensify Hazard Mitigation
- Protection of schools and hospitals in hazard-prone areas
- Promoting non-structural measures such as securing furniture to mitigate earthquake injuries and vegetation management to reduce fire damage
- Incorporating hazard and risk assessment into new developments limiting construction in hazard-prone areas
- Cultural property preservation of libraries, landmarks, and artistic resources
- Identifying and protecting valuable natural resources
- Government leadership to require modern building codes and disaster resilience programs
- Mitigation training to address contemporary challenges
- Hazard-specific research is needed to improve mitigation practices
Actions and Plans to Protect Human Lives and Properties
- Prepare and practice a family disaster plan
- Establish a communication plan for separated family members
- Assemble emergency supply kits for home and car
- Learn how to shut off appliances
- Keep resources handy
- Ensure all family members know these procedures
- Duplicate important documents and store originals in a safe deposit box
- Create a detailed inventory of personal belongings with photos or videos
Precautionary Measures for Landslides and Sinkholes
- Vulnerability and exposure to geohazards are determined through scientific tools, visible signs, and maps
- Communities are advised to take precautionary measures to prevent unnecessary damage to lives and properties
Steps to Consider Before a Landslide
- Be familiar with surroundings
- Watch for any changes to certain objects' presence or positions
- Sudden debris flow can indicate an incoming landslide
- Avoid open storm-water drainage and runoff as these areas are likely to receive debris and soil from higher elevations
- Avoid during storms or heavy rainfall
- Stay updated on news regarding the condition of your area
- Be aware of local government disaster plans
- Learn and participate in emergency response and evacuation plans
Actions During a Landslide
- Be attentive to unusual signs such as cracking objects and moving debris
- Stay away from the path of debris, especially dangerous during mudflows
- Stay alert for sounds indicate moving debris
- Stay on elevated and sturdy areas
- Avoid low-lying areas and steep slopes
- Curl into a tight ball and protect head if escape is not possible
- Find a structure for protection
Actions After a Landslide
- Stay away from the slide area due to continued risk
- Listen for the latest emergency information
- Follow warnings and instructions from local government
- Watch out for flooding following rainfall-caused landslides
- Check for injuries near the slide and flooding
- Report findings to rescuers/authorities
Sinkholes
- Also known as cenotes, swallets, swallow holes, or dolines are depressions or holes caused by surface layer collapse
- Caused by karst processes or chemical dissolution of carbonate rocks
- Size of the sinkholes vary from 3.3 to 2000 ft
- Vary in shape from soil-lined bowls to bedrock-edged chasms
Actions to take when Sinkholes Appear Suddenly
- Find refuge in a stable ground or open area
- Wait until the structures on and around the sinkhole stops moving
- Await official announcement
Actions After a Sinkhole's Appearance
- Stay away
- Monitor the damages on objects
- Enlarge sinkholes may still enlarge
- Do not throw anything that could contaminate groundwater
- Secure properties and relocate far from the sinkhole's location due to similar soil profiles
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