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Nashville,Tennessee Flood
Katie Clark, Lauren Hayes, Neil
NASHVILLE FLOODAs quoted “A city
known for its music, tragedy took center stage” on May 2, 2010.
Nashville, Tennessee hit by tornado and hurricane warnings ending in a result of flash flood and mass destruction.
What Causes Floods
• Floods are caused by a back up in the water cycle. This occurs when more water is entering an area then can be taken away.
Causes of floods include:Heavy, intense rainfallrun-off from a deep snow coverGround cannot hold anymore
waterA high river lineUrbanization of parking lots
Damages done by Nashville floodingMore than 13 inches
of rain flooded streets, homes and city buildings
31 people found dead
Over $4.1 million dollars of damage done to metropolitan area
Whats the connection…The facts:
When hurricanes weaken into tropical storms, mass amounts of rain occur.
Hurricanes are a triple punch: Heavy rainfall, heavy winds, and flying debris.
Industrial buildings, equipment and roads were submerged and destroyed.
Many vehicles lay uselessly blocks away from original destinations, caused from strong flow of water.
Natural flooding causes Nashville's Cumberland River to flood
The river winding through Nashville rose 12 feet above flood stage.
2,000 homes at the least were under water and destroyed by flood.
2,600 people left homeless and thousands evacuated.
Majority of victims didn’t have flood insurance, since floodwaters weren’t plausible.
$1.5 billion in home damage.
Know the differenceFlood/Flash Flood
Watch—Flooding or flash flooding is possible in your area.
Flood/Flash Flood Warning—Flooding or flash floods are already occurring in your area.
Safety PackWater FoodFlashlight Battery-powered or hand-
crank radio Extra batteries First aid kitMulti-purpose tool Sanitation and personal
hygiene items Copies of personal
documents
Family and emergency contact
information Extra cash Emergency blanket Map(s) of the areaTools/supplies for securing
your home Extra set of car keys and
house keys Extra clothing, hat and
sturdy shoes Rain gearCamera for photos of
damage
What do I do?Listen to the
weather reports.Be ready to
evacuate.Head for higher
groundDo not walk in the
flood waterIf living in a flood
prone area, get the insurance.
How can I prepare?Have your emergency kit readyKnow the best routeEmergency contactsKeep your vehicle fueledKeep sandbags, plastic sheeting etcKeep an itemized listHave a family planKnow how high your house sits off the
ground
What about after?Wait for officials to
clear your homeBe careful of gas
leaksDo not step in the
water if a power line is down
Approach entrances carefully