Primary - Floods - Response

FLOODS

RESPONSEFLOODSe-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters

IN THIS LESSON YO WILL LEARNREMINDER - WHAT IS A FLOOD AND WHY IS IT DANGEROUS?e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters

IN THIS LESSON YO WILL LEARNREMINDER - WHAT IS A FLOOD AND WHY IS IT DANGEROUS?HOW TO STAY SAFE DURING THE FLOODe-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters

IN THIS LESSON YO WILL LEARNREMINDER - WHAT IS A FLOOD AND WHY IS IT DANGEROUS?HOW TO STAY SAFE DURING THE FLOODWHO WILL HELP?e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters

IN THIS LESSON YO WILL LEARNREMINDER - WHAT IS A FLOOD AND WHY IS IT DANGEROUS?HOW TO STAY SAFE DURING THE FLOODWHO WILL HELP?PRACTICAL INSTRUCTIONSe-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters

IN THIS LESSON YO WILL LEARNREMINDER - WHAT IS A FLOOD AND WHY IS IT DANGEROUS?HOW TO STAY SAFE DURING THE FLOODWHO WILL HELP?PRACTICAL INSTRUCTIONSWHAT TO DO AND WHAT NOT TO DO DURING A FLOODe-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters

IN THIS LESSON YO WILL LEARNREMINDER - WHAT IS A FLOOD AND WHY IS IT DANGEROUS?HOW TO STAY SAFE DURING THE FLOODWHO WILL HELP?PRACTICAL INSTRUCTIONSWHAT TO DO AND WHAT NOT TO DO DURING A FLOODWHO WILL HELP AFTER A FLOOD?e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters

IN THIS LESSON YO WILL LEARNREMINDER - WHAT IS A FLOOD AND WHY IS IT DANGEROUS?HOW TO STAY SAFE DURING THE FLOODWHO WILL HELP?PRACTICAL INSTRUCTIONSWHAT TO DO AND WHAT NOT TO DO DURING A FLOODWHO WILL HELP AFTER A FLOOD?WHAT TO DO AND WHAT NOT TO DO AFTER A FLOOD e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters

FLOOD When NORMALLY DRY AREAS ARE COVERED WITH WATER DURING A LIMITED TIME PERIODWHAT IS A FLOOD?e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters

DURING THE FLOOD YOU CAN SEE THIS

PLAYGROUND UNDER WATERe-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters


PLAYGROUND UNDER WATER

CARS FLOATING IN WATERe-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters


PLAYGROUND UNDER WATER

CARS FLOATING IN WATERHOUSESSURROUNDEDBY WATER

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WHY IS FLOOD DANGEROUS?e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters

WHY IS FLOOD DANGEROUS?IT IS DIFFICULT TO MOVE AROUND


WHY IS FLOOD DANGEROUS?IT IS DIFFICULT TO MOVE AROUNDFLOOD CAUSES DAMAGE TO SURROUNDINGS


WHY IS FLOOD DANGEROUS?IT IS DIFFICULT TO MOVE AROUNDFLOOD CAUSES DAMAGE TO SURROUNDINGSBULDINGS CAN COLLAPSE


WHY IS FLOOD DANGEROUS?IT IS DIFFICULT TO MOVE AROUNDFLOOD CAUSES DAMAGE TO SURROUNDINGSBULDINGS CAN COLLAPSETREES FALLLANDSLIDES HAPPEN


HOW TO STAY SAFE DURING A FLOOD e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters


LISTEN TO THE WEATHER FORECAST


MAKE AN EMERGENCY PLAN AND PUT TOGETHER A GRAB BAG



MAKE AN EMERGENCY PLAN AND PUT TOGETHER A GRAB BAG


LISTEN TO THE ADVICE GIVEN BY PROFESSIONALS

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IF YOU ARE AT HOME YOUR PARENTS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS WILL TELL YOU WHAT TO DO


IF YOU ARE AT HOME YOUR PARENTS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS WILL TELL YOU WHAT TO DO

FOLLOW YOUR EMERGENCY PLAN

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WHEN AT SCHOOL YOUR TEACHERS WILL HELP YOU


WHEN AT SCHOOL YOUR TEACHERS WILL HELP YOUMAKE SURE YOU LISTEN TO WHAT THEY TELL YOU


WHEN AT SCHOOL YOUR TEACHERS WILL HELP YOUMAKE SURE YOU LISTEN TO WHAT THEY TELL YOUFOLLOW YOUR SCHOOL EMERGENCY PLAN

WHO WILL HELP?FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICEe-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters


What can they do?Try to keep the water away


What can they do?Try to keep the water awayRescue people trapped by flood water


What can they do?Try to keep the water awayRescue people trapped by flood waterPump flood water


What can they do?Try to keep the water awayRescue people trapped by flood waterPump flood waterGive information about the flood

WHO WILL HELP?


POLICE

WHO WILL HELP?


What can they do?Evacuate people that might be in danger

POLICE

WHO WILL HELP?


What can they do?Evacuate people that might be in dangerClose the areas where you are not allowed to go

POLICE

WHO WILL HELP?


What can they do?Evacuate people that might be in dangerClose the areas where you are not allowed to goSearch for missing people in the flood area

POLICE

WHO WILL HELP?


What can they do?Evacuate people that might be in dangerClose the areas where you are not allowed to goSearch for missing people in the flood areaGive information about how dangerous the flood is

POLICE

WHO WILL HELP?


WHO WILL HELP?


AMBULANCEThe ambulance service should be called if somebody is injured


LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIESCouncils, municipalities and other institutions may help by:


LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIESCouncils, municipalities and other institutions may help by: Opening rest centres for people who have been evacuated from their homes


LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIESCouncils, municipalities and other institutions may help by: Opening rest centres for people who have been evacuated from their homesHelp the emergency services


LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIESCouncils, municipalities and other institutions may help by: Opening rest centres for people who have been evacuated from their homesHelp the emergency servicesClear roads from fallen trees or other obstacles


LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIESCouncils, municipalities and other institutions may help by: Opening rest centres for people who have been evacuated from their homesHelp the emergency servicesClear roads from fallen trees or other obstaclesStart cleaning areas which have been damaged by flood


LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIESCouncils, municipalities and other institutions may help by: Opening rest centres for people who have been evacuated from their homesHelp the emergency servicesClear roads from fallen trees or other obstaclesStart cleaning areas which have been damaged by floodInform you about how dangerous the flood is


VOLUNTEERS


VOLUNTEERS

They can pass on information about what to do and where to go


VOLUNTEERS

They can pass on information about what to do and where to goProvide help and support


VOLUNTEERS

They can pass on information about what to do and where to goProvide help and supportHelp police to evacuate an area

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters






REMEMBER e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters

FLOODS CAN DAMAGE HOUSES AND CARS AND NATURE


FLOODS CAN DAMAGE HOUSES AND CARS AND NATUREDONT WALK IN FLOOD WATER IT CAN CONTAIN DANGEROUS OBSTACLES AND WILL BE VERY COLD


FLOODS CAN DAMAGE HOUSES AND CARS AND NATUREDONT WALK IN FLOOD WATER IT CAN CONTAIN DANGEROUS OBSTACLES AND WILL BE VERY COLDBE CAREFUL DURING FLOODS AND STAY SAFE!


FLOODS CAN DAMAGE HOUSES AND CARS AND NATUREDONT WALK IN FLOOD WATER IT CAN CONTAIN DANGEROUS OBSTACLES AND WILL BE VERY COLDBE CAREFUL DURING FLOODS AND STAY SAFE!If you think you are in danger or somebody near you is in danger call 999!


FLOODS CAN DAMAGE HOUSES AND CARS AND NATUREDONT WALK IN FLOOD WATER IT CAN CONTAIN DANGEROUS OBSTACLES AND WILL BE VERY COLDBE CAREFUL DURING FLOODS AND STAY SAFE!If you think you are in danger or somebody near you is in danger call 999! DONT EVER DRINK THE FLOOD WATER!!!

CALLING 999 STEP ONE


BRIEFLY AND CALMLY TELL THE OPERATOR WHAT THE EMERGENCY IS

CALLING 999 STEP TWOe-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters

The operator will put you through to thePOLICE orFIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE orAMBULANCE SERVICE

CALLING 999 STEP THREEe-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters

TELL THE OPERATORWHO YOU ARE


TELL THE OPERATORWHO YOU AREWHAT THE EMERGENCY IS


TELL THE OPERATORWHO YOU AREWHAT THE EMERGENCY ISWHERE THE EMERGENCY IS

CALLING 999 STEP FOURe-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters

IF SOMEONE IS HURT, TELL THE OPERATORWHO IS HURTThe operator will ask you questions. Be brave and answer the best you can.

CALLING 999 STEP FOURe-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters

IF SOMEONE IS HURT, TELL THE OPERATORWHO IS HURTHOW THE PERSON IS HURTThe operator will ask you questions. Be brave and answer the best you can.

CALLING 999 STEP FIVE

After listening to your answers, the operator determine what kind of help you need.e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters

FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN BY THE OPERATOR

CALLING 999 STEP SIX

all the information you have given the operator will transfer to the specific emergency service;if needed, the operator will connect you to a specialist from the ambulance servicee-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters

DONT HANG UP UNTIL THE OPERATOR TELLS YOU TO DO SO

CALLING 999 REMEMBERSPEAK SLOWLY AND CLEARLYe-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters


LISTEN TO THE OPERATOR AND DO AS HE/SHE TELLS YOU


LISTEN TO THE OPERATOR AND DO AS HE/SHE TELLS YOUDO NOT HANG UP UNTIL THE OPERATOR TELLS YOU TO


LISTEN TO THE OPERATOR AND DO AS HE/SHE TELLS YOUDO NOT HANG UP UNTIL THE OPERATOR TELLS YOU TODO NOT CALL 999 IF THERE IS NO EMERGENCY YOU MAY SLOW DOWN THE EMERGENCY SERVICES GOING TO HELP SOMEONE IN DANGER

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE FLOOD?e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters


When the water isnt rising and starts to pull away, the most dangerous part of the flooding is often over.


When the water isnt rising and starts to pull away, the most dangerous part of the flooding is often over.However, there may be damage that needs to be repaired and there may still be dangers NEVER WALK in flood water - you cant see below the surface


When the water isnt rising and starts to pull away, the most dangerous part of the flooding is often over.However, there may be damage that needs to be repaired and there may still be dangers NEVER WALK in flood water - you cant see below the surfaceFlood water can contain diseases DONT DRINK IT!


When the water isnt rising and starts to pull away, the most dangerous part of the flooding is often over.However, there may be damage that needs to be repaired and there may still be dangers NEVER WALK in flood water - you cant see below the surfaceFlood water can contain diseases DONT DRINK IT!Damaged trees and land slides are dangerous dont stand near them

AFTER THE FLOODe-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters

YOUR PARENTS WILL KEEP YOU SAFE


YOUR PARENTS WILL KEEP YOU SAFE

Dont get close to the damaged areas without a parent or adult


Fire and Rescue Services will pump the water away and start cleaning the areas


Fire and Rescue Services will pump the water away and start cleaning the areasDont go close to the place of recovery, it might still be unsafe and dangerous!


Dont return to your house before the professionals tell you it is safe to return.


Dont return to your house before the professionals tell you it is safe to return.Be careful the ground might still be unstable.


Dont return to your house before the professionals tell you it is safe to return.Be careful the ground might still be unstable.If you had to leave home, stay at the evacuation centre

HOW CAN YOU HELP? ASK YOUR PARENTS OR TEACHERS WHAT YOU CAN DOe-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters

HOW CAN YOU HELP? ASK YOUR PARENTS OR TEACHERS WHAT YOU CAN DOLISTEN TO PROFESSIONALS ADVICEe-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters

HOW CAN YOU HELP? ASK YOUR PARENTS OR TEACHERS WHAT YOU CAN DOLISTEN TO PROFESSIONALS ADVICEMAKE SURE THAT YOU STAY SAFE FROM ANY KIND OF DANGER CONNECTED TO STORM DAMAGE OR RECOVERY WORKe-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters

HOW CAN YOU HELP? ASK YOUR PARENTS OR TEACHERS WHAT YOU CAN DOLISTEN TO PROFESSIONALS ADVICEMAKE SURE THAT YOU STAY SAFE FROM ANY KIND OF DANGER CONNECTED TO STORM DAMAGE OR RECOVERY WORKHELP WITH LITTLE TASKS AT HOME OR AT SCHOOL e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters

Well done you have now completed the floods module.

You can Now try our practical exercises in the resources section of the e-platform.

For example, you can try:

MAKE AN EMERGENCY PLANMAKE A GRAB BAGWORD SEARCH FLOODDIAL 999 PRACTIsE

PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters

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