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What do people do to protect themselves from a flood.?

Not living in a flood plain is usually sufficient.


What should people do to protect themselves from a flood?

Not living in a flood plain is usually sufficient.


How do towns and cities next to rivers protect themselves?

flood defense systems


How many people were on the ark during the flood?

According to the Bible, there were eight people on the ark during the flood: Noah, his wife, his three sons, and their wives.


Why are flood warnings good?

Flood warnings are good because they help to alert individuals and communities about approaching flooding events, giving them time to evacuate and take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their property. This can help to save lives, reduce property damage, and improve overall safety during flood events.


Is there anyway to protect the land and people from the effects of floods?

To protect people from the effects of floods, ensure that people do not build homes, factories, cities or towns in flood plains. Since that is not usually practical, the best way to protect both people and the land form floods is to control the waterways so that they do not flood. The US was deeply in vested in such controls during the 20th century, and it was found that flood controls sometimes have unintended negative effects, such as the destruction of salmon spawing grounds, erosion and loss of river deltas, and the silting up of stretches of rivers.


What should developed countries do to protect themselves from a flood?

Theres not much you can do. You can build flood barriers, storm drains, anything you like. But the best thing that can be done is to retreat to high ground or quit building houses on natural flood plains.


Where do most people die during or after a flood?

1


How many people died during the flood?

millions


How can protect to flash flood?

flash flood wall


How did people react to the York floods?

they build flood gates and barriers to protect houses


Why are sandbags used during a flood?

Sandbags are used during a flood to block out water. People use choose sandbags during a flood because they are easy to use, really cheap and really effective.