Presentation resource for teachers

2 The water cycle Source: Anglian Water

3 Measuring rainfall What is this?

Which of these might you need to make your own rain gauge? 4

Weather Communication What do these mean? 5 Source: Met Office

6 Weather Communication What does this show?

What’s the connection? 7

Would these be useful in a flood emergency? 8

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. What order should you do these in? 9

Match these up to show who does what 10 Town and Parish CouncilResponds to all emergency incidents as required. PoliceProtects own premises and installations. Fire and Rescue ServiceHelps and advises vulnerable people and helps move them to safety early if required. Water companiesIssues flood warnings (by local agreement with Environment Agency). Electricity, gas and telecommunication companies Clear blockages in public sewers. Large industrial companiesContacts flood wardens or volunteers and advises on actions to prepare for flooding. Property ownersTakes an overall co-ordination role during an incident. Flood plan co-ordinatorsAttends to emergencies relating to their service at properties where life is at risk as a result of flooding. Flood wardens / volunteersMoves to a safe area if life at risk.

11 Coping with a flood What do you think is happening here? Source: RNLI/ Robin Goodlad

Helping to avoid floods from happening Communities can maintain watercourses and channels 12

Assembly Presentation Template

14 Know about flooding Source: RNLI/ Robin Goodlad

Reduce the impact of flooding 15 Be prepared!

Make flooding less likely 16 Do your part

17 If you’re near a flood Don’t get swept away Don’t touch floodwater Don’t drive into floodwater