Which of these might you need to make your own rain gauge?
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Weather Communication What do these mean? 5 Source: Met
Office
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6 Weather Communication What does this show?
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Whats the connection? 7
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Would these be useful in a flood emergency? 8
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Tune in to the local radio or television news for updates.
Alert your neighbours, particularly elderly or vulnerable people.
Prepare an emergency kit including emergency numbers, insurance
policy, a first aid kit, a torch and water. Have a list of
irreplaceable items to keep safe and keep important personal
documents in a sealed bag. Unfilled sandbags and sand can be
purchased from builders merchants. Remember if there is a flood,
demand may exceed supply as people rush to buy them. If possible,
move any vehicles to higher levels. Pack essential items you will
need if evacuated medication, clothing, toiletries and items for
children. Empty freezers and refrigerators, leaving doors open. If
possible, take photographs before you leave. This may help with
later insurance claims. Turn off the mains power and water, and
take mobile phones and chargers with you. Put sandbags in toilet
bowls to prevent sewage back-flow. Shut windows, lock doors and
don't forget to take your pets. What order should you do these in?
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Match these up to show who does what 10 Town and Parish
CouncilResponds to all emergency incidents as required.
PoliceProtects own premises and installations. Fire and Rescue
ServiceHelps and advises vulnerable people and helps move them to
safety early if required. Water companiesIssues flood warnings (by
local agreement with Environment Agency). Electricity, gas and
telecommunication companies Clear blockages in public sewers. Large
industrial companiesContacts flood wardens or volunteers and
advises on actions to prepare for flooding. Property ownersTakes an
overall co-ordination role during an incident. Flood plan
co-ordinatorsAttends to emergencies relating to their service at
properties where life is at risk as a result of flooding. Flood
wardens / volunteersMoves to a safe area if life at risk.
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11 Coping with a flood What do you think is happening here?
Source: RNLI/ Robin Goodlad
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Helping to avoid floods from happening Communities can maintain
watercourses and channels 12
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Assembly Presentation Template
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14 Know about flooding Source: RNLI/ Robin Goodlad
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Reduce the impact of flooding 15 Be prepared!
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Make flooding less likely 16 Do your part
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17 If youre near a flood Dont get swept away Dont touch
floodwater Dont drive into floodwater
