Presentation resource for teachers
The water
cycle
Source: Anglian Water
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Measuring
rainfall
What is this?
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Which of these might you need to make
your own rain gauge?
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Weather Communication
What do these mean?
Source: Met Office
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Weather
Communication
What does this
show?
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What’s the connection?
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Would these be useful in a flood
emergency?
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What order should you do these in?
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.
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Match these up to show who does what
Town and Parish Council
Responds to all emergency incidents as required.
Police
Protects own premises and installations.
Fire and Rescue Service
Helps and advises vulnerable people and helps move them to
safety early if required.
Water companies
Issues flood warnings (by local agreement with Environment
Agency).
Electricity, gas and
telecommunication companies
Clear blockages in public sewers.
Large industrial companies
Contacts flood wardens or volunteers and advises on actions to
prepare for flooding.
Property owners
Takes an overall co-ordination role during an incident.
Flood plan co-ordinators
Attends to emergencies relating to their service at properties
where life is at risk as a result of flooding.
Flood wardens / volunteers
Moves to a safe area if life at risk.
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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
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Assembly Presentation Template
Know about flooding
Source: RNLI/ Robin Goodlad
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Reduce the impact of flooding
Be prepared!
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Make flooding less likely
Do your part
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If you’re near a flood
Don’t get swept away
Don’t touch floodwater
Don’t drive into floodwater
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