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Nashville,Tennessee Flood
Katie Clark, Lauren Hayes, Neil
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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Industrial buildings, equipment and roads were submerged and destroyed.
Many vehicles lay uselessly blocks away from original destinations, caused from strong flow of water.
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Natural flooding causes Nashville's Cumberland River to flood
The river winding through Nashville rose 12 feet above flood stage.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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