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    A flood is an overflow of water that causes damage when it reaches areas not meant to hold water. It is caused by heavy rainfall that overwhelms rivers, oceans, or other bodies of water, causing them to spill over their banks. Floods can develop slowly over days or occur suddenly as dangerous flash floods. They disrupt transportation and communication networks, spread disease, damage property and agriculture, and sometimes cause loss of human life. Government agencies work to prevent flooding through flood warnings and other measures, while individuals can prepare an emergency kit and evacuation plan.

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    A flood is an overflow of water that causes damage when it reaches areas not meant to hold water. It is caused by heavy rainfall that overwhelms rivers, oceans, or other bodies of water, causing them to spill over their banks. Floods can develop slowly over days or occur suddenly as dangerous flash floods. They disrupt transportation and communication networks, spread disease, damage property and agriculture, and sometimes cause loss of human life. Government agencies work to prevent flooding through flood warnings and other measures, while individuals can prepare an emergency kit and evacuation plan.

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    A flood is an overflow of water that causes damage when it reaches areas not meant to hold water. It is caused by heavy rainfall that overwhelms rivers, oceans, or other bodies of water, causing them to spill over their banks. Floods can develop slowly over days or occur suddenly as dangerous flash floods. They disrupt transportation and communication networks, spread disease, damage property and agriculture, and sometimes cause loss of human life. Government agencies work to prevent flooding through flood warnings and other measures, while individuals can prepare an emergency kit and evacuation plan.

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    A flood is an overflow of water that causes damage when it reaches areas not meant to hold water. It is caused by heavy rainfall that overwhelms rivers, oceans, or other bodies of water, causing them to spill over their banks. Floods can develop slowly over days or occur suddenly as dangerous flash floods. They disrupt transportation and communication networks, spread disease, damage property and agriculture, and sometimes cause loss of human life. Government agencies work to prevent flooding through flood warnings and other measures, while individuals can prepare an emergency kit and evacuation plan.

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    What is a flood?

    A flood is a natural event that can have far reaching


    effects on people and the environment. Put simply, a
    flood is too much water in the wrong place!

    What causes floods?


    A flood is caused by a combination of heavy rainfall
    causing river / oceans to over flow their banks, and can
    happen at any time of the year, not just in the winter.
    Floods generally develop over a period of
    days, when there is too much rainwater to fit
    in the rivers and water spreads over the land
    next to it (the floodplain). However, they can
    happen very quickly when lots of heavy rain
    falls over a short period of time. These flash
    floods occur with little or no warning and
    cause the biggest loss of human life than any
    other type of flooding.
    Coastal areas are also at risk from sea
    flooding, when storms and big waves bring
    seawater onto the land. The worst cases of flooding may occur if there is a combination of
    storms, spring tides and low atmospheric pressure.

    What are the effects of flooding?


    Flooding can be very dangerous only 15cms of fast-flowing water are needed to knock
    you off your feet!
    Floodwater can seriously disrupt public and
    personal transport by cutting off roads and
    railway lines, as well as communication
    links when telephone lines are damaged.
    Floods disrupt normal drainage systems in
    cities, and sewage spills are common,
    which represents a serious health hazard,
    along with standing water and wet
    materials in the home. Bacteria, mould
    and viruses, cause disease, trigger allergic
    reactions, and continue to damage
    materials long after a flood.
    Floods can distribute large amounts of water and suspended sediment over vast areas,
    restocking valuable soil nutrients to agricultural lands. In contrast, soil can be eroded by
    large amounts of fast flowing water, ruining crops, destroying agricultural land / buildings
    and drowning farm animals.
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    Severe floods not only ruin homes / businesses and destroy personal property, but the
    water left behind causes further damage to property and contents. The environment and
    wildlife is also at risk when damage when damage to businesses causes the accidental
    release of toxic materials like paints, pesticides, gasoline etc.
    Floodwater can severely disrupt public and
    personal transport by cutting off roads and railway
    lines, as well as communication links when
    telephone lines are damaged.

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    Unfortunately, flooding not only disrupts many


    peoples lives each year, but it frequently creates
    personal tragedies when people are swept away
    and drowned.

    Whats being done to prevent flooding?


    The Environment Agency aims to protect people and their property from flooding, helping
    organisations like the police to give warnings of possible floods so that people can make
    arrangements or move out of the area if it is dangerous. We do this by issuing one of the
    following flood codes:
    Flooding Possible. Be aware! Be Prepared! Watch out!
    Flooding expected. Affecting homes, businesses and main roads.
    Act now!
    Severe Flooding Expected. Imminent danger to life and property.
    Act now!
    Flood water levels receding. Check all is safe to return. Seek Advice.

    What can you do?

    Understand what the flood codes mean and that both you and your
    family knows what to do when a warning occurs. See the
    Floodline page for further info. at:
    http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/flood
    Listen to local advice and information and keep a look out for the
    flood warning codes.

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    Keep a list of useful numbers to hand e.g.: local


    council, emergency services, insurance company and Floodline - 0845 988
    1188
    Be prepared! Pack a rucksack with important items just in case you need
    to move out. Dont forget to include sentimental personal belongings (such as
    a favourite toy and/or photos) as well as medication that you may take
    regularly.

    Make sure that you know where your pets are, and that they will be
    safe if a flood occurs.
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