“Necessity may well be called the mother of invention but calamity is the test of integrity”. -Samuel Richardson
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As we live here on earth we experience what’s the best and what’s the worst. It is important that we need to understand every thing that is happening in our world. We are always hoping and asking the best to our creator, but take note that it is not always the good things that he will give us. He wanted us to become stronger even if how hard the problem we are facing. So we need to appreciate everything he has given to us because everything happens for a reason.
One of the calamities we are experiencing each year is flash flood because of heavy rain fall or some drainage problem. Flash Floods are quick-rising floods usually occurring as the result of heavy rains over a short period of time, often only several hours or even less. They can also be caused by ice jams on rivers in conjunction with a winter or spring thaw, or occasionally even a dam break.
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The constant influx of water finally causes a treacherous overflow to begin, powerful enough to sweep vehicles away, roll boulders into roadways, uproot trees, level buildings, and drag bridges off their piers. Most frightening is the rapidity with which the water rises. (http://www.weather.com/safety/floods/news/flood-safety-20120423
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A flash flood can occur in an incredibly short amount of time (hence the name “flash” flood). It is important for you to know the facts about floods. Causes of flash floods include heavy rainfall or dam/levee failure. Flash floods are the leading cause of weather related deaths in the U.S. with about 200 deaths per year. (Matt, http://www.howtosurvivestuff.com/survival-lifestyle/survive-this/how-to-survive-a-flash-flood). Here is my awesome powtoon video about flash flood and some tips on what to do before, during and after flash flood https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31NlLrINu8I&rel=0
Disasters are not predictable even if how smart you are or intelligent because natural disasters will come anytime of the day. The best thing you have to do and your love ones to prevent flash flood is to be prepared anytime and being aware of what is the effect and how harmful it is in our lives whenever we encounter it. Be aware of your place and surroundings if it is prone in any disasters so that you will know if there is a possibility that flash flood will occur in your place. Here are some tips to prevent flash flood.
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To keep you from this kind of disaster always put in mind this helpful tips so that you will be aware of what to do and you can help other people that is not aware of the things they might do when flash flood occurs. Be a hero to yourself and to others.
kristine marie aranas 