{"id":19923,"date":"2024-06-12T09:25:31","date_gmt":"2024-06-12T13:25:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cssspnql.com\/flood-101-what-you-need-to-know\/"},"modified":"2024-06-12T09:25:38","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T13:25:38","slug":"flood-101-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cssspnql.com\/en\/flood-101-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Flood 101: what you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW134036633 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW134036633 BCX0\">Preparing for the flood season<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"EOP SCXW134036633 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p>Flood season in Quebec often occurs during the spring months, particularly from April to June, when the snow melts. An increase of rainfall can lead to rising water levels in rivers and lakes, causing flooding on low-lying grounds. <\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW10362044 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW10362044 BCX0\">Flood <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW10362044 BCX0\">preparedness<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW10362044 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Flood preparedness is crucial to ensuring the safety and well-being of residents during flood events. <\/p>\n\n<p>Here are some ways to prepare for a potential flood: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Develop and maintain community-specific emergency response plans that explain roles and responsibilities, evacuation procedures, and resources needed during a flood event. The Red Cross supports communities in developing community-specific emergency response plans and offers resources. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Establish effective early warning systems to alert community members of potential flooding. These systems may rely on monitoring of weather forecasts and water levels and may involve alerts from authorities. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Examples of warning systems: notifying residents using SMS alerts, social media and\/or radio; warning residents through the use of sirens. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stay updated on the weather forecast, flood warnings, and evacuation orders in your area. Listen to local radio stations and community announcements. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide training and capacity building for community members on flood preparedness, response procedures, first aid, and other relevant skills to ensure they can respond effectively. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p>The Red Cross offers emergency management training to communities. <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Implement infrastructure improvements such as building or reinforcing levees, flood barriers, and drainage systems to reduce the risk of flooding. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engage community members in preparedness activities, raise awareness about flood risks, and involve them in planning and decision-making processes to enhance community resilience. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stockpile emergency supplies such as food, water, medications, and first aid kits, as well as emergency equipment such as generators and communication devices. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build shelters if possible. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW153279160 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153279160 BCX0\">Emergency kit<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW153279160 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"898\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/cssspnql.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/flood.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19911\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cssspnql.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/flood.png 898w, https:\/\/cssspnql.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/flood-300x223.png 300w, https:\/\/cssspnql.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/flood-768x570.png 768w, https:\/\/cssspnql.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/flood-600x446.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 898px) 100vw, 898px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Here are six important items for each household to have in their emergency kit: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Six litres of drinking water per person <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Canned food for at least three days <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Battery-operated radio and spare batteries  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flashlight or headlamp <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candles, lighter, or matches <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First aid kit containing adhesive bandages, scissors, skin disinfectants, etc. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW191826993 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW191826993 BCX0\">Household Emergency Plan<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW191826993 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Always have your emergency kit on hand or close by. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have ready the contact information of the persons you will call in the event of an emergency (such as family members). <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Determine where family members should gather and conduct evacuation drills. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure you know how to turn off the water, electricity, and gas if needed. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make an inventory of all belongings for insurance purposes. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">References:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&#13;\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/en\/public-safety-emergencies\/emergency-situations-disasters-and-natural-hazards\/what-to-do-before-during-after-emergency-disaster\/flooding\/what-to-do-before\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/en\/public-safety-emergencies\/emergency-situations-disasters-and-natural-hazards\/what-to-do-before-during-after-emergency-disaster\/flooding\/what-to-do-before<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.knorr.com\/ph\/tips-and-tricks\/emergency-food-for-go-bag.html\">https:\/\/www.knorr.com\/ph\/tips-and-tricks\/emergency-food-for-go-bag.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/securite-situations-urgence\/urgences-sinistres-risques-naturels\/quoi-faire-avant-pendant-apres-urgence-sinistre\/inondation\/que-faire-avant\">https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/securite-situations-urgence\/urgences-sinistres-risques-naturels\/quoi-faire-avant-pendant-apres-urgence-sinistre\/inondation\/que-faire-avant<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Preparing for the flood season\u00a0 Flood season in Quebec often occurs during the spring months, particularly from April to June, when the snow melts. 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