FLOODING

IN THE CARIBBEANEXAMINED BY GROUP 6

Table of contents

What are Floods? Along with the facts

Different types of Floods Causes of Floods Both Positive and Negative effects of

Floods Case study Mitigation strategies

What is Flooding?IS AN OUTFLOW OF AN EXPANSE OF WATER THAT SUBMERGES LAND.

OR

A TEMPORARY COVERING BY WATER OF LAND NOT NORMALLY COVERED BY WATER

Facts about Floods Sewerage systems may overflow causing

drinking water to become contaminated resulting in a outbreak in disease;

People and livestock may be killed, especially when flash floods occur;

As little as 12 inches of fast moving waters can sweep away a car;

Facts Cont’d When the soil gets saturated, landslide

may occur;

Six inches of fast moving water can sweep a person away;

Types of FloodsRiverine flooding: 

Types Cont’d Flash Floods:

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Types of floods Cont’d

Groundwater flooding: 

Surface flooding:

Causes of Flooding Earthquakes

Hurricanes

Climatic Factors

Tsunamis

Unnatural Causes Blasting  Failure of hydraulic and

other control structures  Deforestation Destruction of dams 

Destruction of dams -

Effects of floodsFloods impact on both individuals and communities, have social, economical, and environmental consequences. The consequences of floods, both negative and positive, vary greatly depending on the location and extent of flooding, and the vulnerability and value of the natural and constructed environments they affect.

POSITIVE EFFECTS OF FLOODS Renewal of Ground Water and Wetlands

Maintaining Land Mass Elevation

Recharging low or dying water supplies

Returning nutrients to soil

NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF FLOODING

FLOODING CAN AFFECT VARIOUS ASPECTS OF LIFE SUCH AS:

ECONOMIC

SOCIAL

ENVIRONMENT

ECONOMIC EFFECT

Job loss Loss of investment Loss of property

SOCIAL EFFECT

Damage to and destruction of buildings

Loss of life's Health related illnesses Damage to local infrastructure i.e.

road, bridges

ENVIRONMENT EFFECT

Damage to plant communities Loss of wildlife, including land

and aquatic species Soil erosion

Which of the following Negative factors does the video Fall under?

A)Economic

B)Social

C)Environment

D)All of the above

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CASE STUDY ON HAITI

On October 2010 grounds in Haiti were flooded due to a number of reasons and with it resulted in a lot of effects.

CAUSES OF FLOODING IN HAITI: Hurricane - TOMAS DEFORESTATION

CASE STUDY ON HAITI

EFFECTS Loss of lives and propertiesDiseases which will eventually

lead to deathDamage to infrastructureLand slippages

IMAGES OF HAITI FLOODING

Mitigation Strategies at the Community level

Persons can seek to reduce damage of floods by implementing these strategies:

Organize a community task force. Organize simple EARLY WARNING SIGNS. Ask reliable volunteers to observe the

water level.

Tips and Precaution

If a flood warning is given or heavy rain has been experienced for several days, you will need to:

Keep emergency supply.

Wrap all important personal items

Tips and Precaution Cont’d Ensure the radio is in good working.

Listen to your radio to keep informed about all that’s happening.

Safety Action After a Flood Listen to your radio to keep informed about all

that’s happening.

Do not listen to rumours and do not pass any along.

Report illnesses to the nearest health centre or doctor.

Boil drinking water or purify until given further instructions.

Group 6

Group Leader :Jarvis Dacres

Members:

Dwayne Walker

Jonnelle Johnson

Shanay Campbell

Shanaree Prehay

Monique Gallimore

Josimar Lattibeaudiere